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Silver Gull displaying

Silver Gull displaying. Camped at Tidal River Wilsons Promontory National Park for the last few days. Birds splash in the tannin stained water....
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Silver Gull displaying. Camped at Tidal River Wilsons Promontory National Park for the last few days. Birds splash in the tannin stained water.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

settings

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 330/1

upload_date

Apr, 2016

Views

375

Likes

+47

Awards

Winner in Beach Birds Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+12

Superb Composition

All Star

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Behind The Lens

Location

Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria Australia. 'The Prom' as most people call it is the favorite destination for Victorians and attracts people from around the world.

Time

I have visited the Prom many times. I am aware that in the mornings and afternoon the low angle of the light and the dark tannin stained water combines to create great lighting, specularity, and reflections. This shot was taken at 9:45 am just before the special light disappeared.

Lighting

I started shooting much earlier but I stuck around for these shots. The light 'disappeared' not long after. Don't walk away too early!

Equipment

Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II 100-400 Mark 11

Inspiration

The birds come to the shallow calm water to bathe, & preen in the morning and afternoon. Photo opportunities abound. Lighting, splashes, reflections, and postures begged to be photographed.

Editing

This shot took very little additional post-processing. I apply a preset to all my photographs on import into Lightroom. Whites +11 Blacks -5 Clarity +20 Sharpening 41 Masking 84 and some noise reduction. I also apply the default camera & lens profile corrections. These presets were established to enhance photo prints but look great on the screen as well.

In my camera bag

Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon 7D, 100-400 Mark 11, Canon 7D and 24-105 Tripod with a screw off monopod leg. Rarely used Polaroid and Variable ND filters On my travels, I take a laptop and two portable hard drives for storage. 3G card reader, 3G hub. Chargers and spare batteries & cards

Feedback

Get to know the habits of the wildlife, the environment and when the optimum lighting occurs. This makes getting great shots much easier. When the action starts remember to zoom back to capture the reflections and splashes!

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Silver Gull displaying

Silver Gull displaying. Camped at Tidal River Wilsons Promontory National Park for the last few days. Birds splash in the tannin stained water.... Read more

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