fish for dinner
a kingfisher in Oderbruch, a beautiful area in Brandenburg, Germany
a kingfisher in Oderbruch, a beautiful area in Brandenburg, Germany
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May, 2018Views
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Location
In the part of Germany called Oderbruch, close to the river Oder.Time
It was taken in the afternoon.Lighting
I chose a short exposure, because the birds move around sometimes. AT ISO 400 I chose shutter speed of 1/640 at f/8.Equipment
I used a Nikon D5, a Nikon lens 600mm, a tripod, a tent.Inspiration
I think that the kingfishers are among the most beautiful birds. I searched on the internet , where I could find them around Berlin and found a webpage of a photographer in the area called Oderbruch. I contacted him and he was so kind to show me the place , where the king fishers breed. The location was difficult to find. After a big storm the birds build a nest in the roots of a fallen tree close to a small river. I spent the whole afternoon waiting and watching the bird bringing little fish to the nest.Editing
Not much.In my camera bag
That depends. I usually have a Nikon D5 in my bag. I work with different lenses. In the summer for walks in nature I carry a macro lens. There is always a chance to see an interesting dragon fly. When I follow the cranes, which I love so much, I have a Nikon 600 mm lens. That works only with a tripod or a bean bag when I stay in the car. I love the 600 mm lens, traveling can be a pain. It never gets on board without gun powder checks by airport security. And it is quite heavy of course. For street photography I like my 200 mm lens.Feedback
For this photo is all about finding the location and being patient. The birds need to get used to the tent, before they continue feeding. It always helps to connect to a local birding pal and learn about the area.
