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Shake-It-Off

Shake-It-Off

After burrowing in the dirt this quail subsequently shakes off the excesses!

After burrowing in the dirt this quail subsequently shakes off the excesses!
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NIKON D200

settings

settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 400 Shutter 10/7500 Focal Length 5000/10

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Apr, 2017

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Behind The Lens

Location

Photographed April 8, 2017, in yard behind our residence.

Time

9:28 AM

Lighting

Natural, golden hour lighting (8-11 am & 5:pm to just before sundown) no flash.

Equipment

Nikon D300S, F6.3, 1/750 sec, ISO 400, Hand-held 500 mm Signa Telphoto Lens,

Inspiration

The Gambel's Quail is a very interesting spicies, super hyper and a challenge to photgraph. Spreading seed for variety of birds, much to my surprise both male and female came into the seen. The female, in activity, came behind the lens.

Editing

No post processing necessary.

In my camera bag

Two Nikon Camera's (D200 & D300S), variety of lens ranging from fish-eye to 500 mm. Exterior flash and tri-pod always.

Feedback

Understanding the appropriate camera setting for the coming circumstance, patience and anticipating a best shot!

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