Rose Ringed Parakeets
A pair of rose ringed parakeets playing off of each other, seen in bundala national park, Sri Lanka
A pair of rose ringed parakeets playing off of each other, seen in bundala national park, Sri Lanka
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Location
This photo was taken in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka. It's a well known bird sanctuary/wildlife reservation here.Time
We were on a safari and it was around 11:30 in the morning. We came across these couple of birds who were very playful. We stopped there for few minutes. There were a bunch of other birds around too but these two caught my attention immediately. This was taken on the 14th of January, 2014.Lighting
Nothing special. It was closing to high noon. So the sun was up. Fortunately, the birds were under the shade and the sun wasn't directly behind them. Otherwise it would've been difficult to capture them against the back light.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon EOS Rebel T1i + EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6L IS USM. No other equipment were used.Inspiration
I try to go on a safari at least once or twice a year (if I'm living in Sri Lanka or anywhere close to one.) I not only enjoy taking pictures of wildlife, I love watching them in their natural habitat. These are not exotic birds here. I see them quite frequently. But not this close nor moments like this. So it was entertaining and exciting.Editing
Just a few global adjustments (contrast, shadows, highlights etc.) with Adobe Camera RAW. The lighting turned out surprisingly well. There was no need for further adjustments.In my camera bag
My gear has grown considerably since I've taken this shot. Now I have a Canon 5D Mark III. I still use my old T1i (which I love dearly since it was my first camera) occasionally. As for lenses, I have EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6L IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro. Other than that, I have some filters, some external flashers, ExpoDisc for white balancing, wireless triggers, and remote release cables.Feedback
Take your time but be prepared. Wildlife is unpredictable. Wait a few moments even after you take a shot. You just might go home with a better shot. This doesn't mean that you have to wait there for hours waiting for them to put up a display but a few extra minutes can't hurt. Also, keep your distance and be as discreet as possible. Specially when shooting birds and small animals, you don't want to get too close. Your picture of a bird's nest is completely useless if you lead a predator there. They build their nests in hidden places exactly for this reason. You don't want to destroy their home. Be respectful. No picture is worth destroying lives over.
