Pied Kingfisher
Jan, 2018Views
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Location
On The River Nile, EgyptTime
Late morning with the sun already high in the sky.Lighting
Egypt has incredible natural lighting. The sun was behind me which made it perfect for photographing the KingfisherEquipment
Nikon D5200, 55x300 lens, handheld, set on auto sports.Inspiration
I began photography to enhance my bird identification skills, and now I save pictures of each species I see.Editing
I simply cropped the shot but changed nothing of colour or light. A very simple process.In my camera bag
My Nikon D5200, Nikon 55x300mm zoom lens and a Nikkor 40mm micro lens.Feedback
My photography is all about timing. I have to be ready for the unexpected. My pictures are always handheld, trypods restrict my movements slowing me down. As I predominantly photograph smaller wildlife, (birds, butterflies), I like to be free of cumbersome equipment. A firm stance and steady hands make for successful photography when constantly on the move searching for the next shot.
