Peacock
Day trip to the local stately home, captured this abstract shot of a peacock glimmering in the sun
Day trip to the local stately home, captured this abstract shot of a peacock glimmering in the sun
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I had just purchased my first digital SLR after using my bridge camera for a few years with a spider in the lense. (Its a mystery, but I did get a close up of a spider once) I decided to venture out on a beautiful spring day to Newstead Abbey in NottinghamshireTime
It was approaching mid day, on the first warm day of the year.Lighting
I wanted the colours of the feathers to glimmer in the bright sunshineEquipment
I used my brand new Nikon D3300 with the standard Nikkor 55-200mm lenseInspiration
I enjoy taking photos of nature and the subject ticked all of the boxes. A stunning bird. I decided to try for a different angle/view from the normal Peacock photos. I liked the different textures and the contrast between the different feathers and the blades of grassEditing
I am very purist at the moment. The shot was unedited, but I am now looking at how photography can be used as an art firm as that is usually the difference between a great shot to an out of this world pieceIn my camera bag
Nikon d3300, 18-55 mm lense, 55-200mm lense and a Galaxy S5 for its simplicityFeedback
Look at the colours, framing the shot and an unusual angle which will grab attention. Everyone can take photos, try and put your own stamp on it to stand out
