Gannet Ballet
Feb, 2015Views
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Location
Tis image was taken Bempton Cliffs which is an RSPB reserveTime
It was taken early afternoon as the sun is rightLighting
The Gannets were voming in to land straight into the lightEquipment
I used a Canon 5D MKII with a Canon 100-400 ZoomInspiration
I love all types of wildlife and wanted to take images of Gannets in their natural environment. Gannets breed at Bempton so they are there mst of the year.Editing
Standard photoshop levels and sharpness.In my camera bag
Canon 5d MKIII & MKII, Canon lenses, 17-40 F4L, 24-105 F4L, 70-200 F4L, 100-400 L, 180 Macro, 50mm 1.8 Prime. Canon 600EX Flash. Canon 1.4x converterFeedback
Patience, watch the behaviour of the birds and position yourself where they are coming in and stand there. Use the central focus af point for greater accuracy. Ensure your shutter speed is high 2000+ to freeze the action. Adjusy yor iso if neccessary.
