Laughing Kookaburra
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Location
This photo was taken in my backyard on an old paddock fence, I am a self taught photographer and embrace any opportunity to take a photograph and further my skills as a photographer.Time
This photo was taken mid-morning, I was not expecting to be taking photos this day but when the Kookaburra landed on the fence I just couldn't resist running inside and grabbing my camera. It was taken in March 2014 when I was only 15 years old.Lighting
There was only natural sunlight shining through the trees, I walked around the bird trying to get the best lighting as it was originally facing the opposite direction and finally it turned towards the sun where I could get a shot with the light shining on its face and reflecting in its eyesEquipment
All that was used was an Olympus SP-800UZ camera. There was no other equipment involved.Inspiration
My interest in photography was sparked by wanting to capture the beauty of nature in photographs. I am always looking to photograph wildlife as I always find it a rewarding challenge.Editing
The only post-processing was slight enhancements of colour and contrast. I prefer to keep the photos looking natural and try not alter them.In my camera bag
I only have the Olympus SP-800UZ. It is an excellent portable camera but the shutter speed is a bit too slow for taking pictures of moving objects.Feedback
Patience is definitely a necessity for photographing birds. I can spend hours sitting or walking around trying to capture the perfect photo. A tripod can be good to use, but with the unpredictability of birds I prefer to hold my camera. Making good use of natural lighting is also important, I like my subjects to be in the sun where they are illuminated and the sparkle of the sunshine can be seen in their eyes. To get photos of birds in flight or moving, a fast shutter speed lessens the blur.
