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Deer & birds at nature reserve near Rosas, Catalonia



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Around 6 in the evening as the hear subsides

Around 6 in the evening as the hear subsides
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Behind The Lens

Location

I went to visit a local game reserve while on holiday with my wife in the bay of Rosas three summers ago. Rosas is where the Romans first landed in Spain and is about 2 hours north of Barcelona. We found a little spy cabin and suddenly this array of beauties appeared. I was funbling around with my camera but managed to get on the big lens that I have and got a couple I liked. Later that day I saw a guy with a lens three time the size of mine. Wow I thought if I had had that what a pic I could have had.....

Time

It was around 6 pm in early september so the light had that magical Catalan autumn feeling.

Lighting

Evening sun from behind me. Lucky we were that just then.

Equipment

I only carry a Sony Nex 5 with me with an adjustable photo lens of max 200. I am hoping to upgrade that camera as it has a shutter delay I dont like.

Inspiration

The absolute innocence and joy of this family crossing the grasses and the bird flying around in their world. Just too much. And noo sign of humans near them....BLISS

Editing

No I left this one as it was all so pure anyway.

In my camera bag

A song Nex 5 and telefoto lens. No tripod, nothing else....I like to be flexible and quick.

Feedback

It is always a pleasure in Spain as you dont freeze waiting for the shots! Try the southern hemispheres and south Europe

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