Lilac breasted Roller
Mar, 2016Views
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Location
This photo was taken in a South African Game Park area known as the Sabi Sands. The Sabi Sands is located on the unfenced border of the Kruger National Park .Time
Early morning with crisp early-winter air and a a clear blue sky is always a good time to be out photographing birds and wildlifeLighting
Soft early mornings light does help to bring out the attractive rainbow colours Lilac breasted RollerEquipment
This photograph was captured hand held from the back of a Land Rover jeep with my Canon 5D MkIII, 600mm Prime lens (F/4). supported by a MonopodInspiration
For me capturing birds in flight is the ultimate challenge for a passionate wildlife photographer - especially if you are a Birder - The beauty and grace of a bird in flight - special!Editing
Post processing is a must when shooting RAW So I use Photoshop and Lightroom - - just a week here and there to possibly sharpen colours and a slight cropping to position the subject in the frameIn my camera bag
I use Canon cameras and Lenses I travel with 2 cameras = currently Canon 5D MkIII and Canon 5DMkIV Lenses : 16/35 ( f 2.8) ; 24/105(f4.) ; 70/200 (f2.8) and a 600mm (f4.5t) Prime lens Basic cleaning equipment ; 4 batteries; External Hard drive; laptop computer;Feedback
advice - I am not qualified to give anyone advise except that for wild-life photography you need to have 1. Patience 2. To be in the right place at the right time 3. Press the shutter button -Never hesitate to take the shot - Never think that you will get another opportunity again - 4. LUCK!
