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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo in my parents garden, seated in the shade. It was early in 2020 on an insanely hot day in Australia.Time
It was early afternoon and I had been toying with taking photos of the bees that flocked to the bird bath, especially on hot days.Lighting
It was a lucky shot lighting wise, no extra lighting was used. Just the sunlight.Equipment
I used my mother's canon 5d mk iii and her 100-400mm lens. Nothing else, just a hand held shot.Inspiration
I love taking nature photography, especially the beautiful birds. This was a lucky shot, the bird resting nearby on the tap before dropping down for a drink.Editing
There's very minimal post processing done in Lightroom. A little colour and lighting correction and nothing else.In my camera bag
I recently upgraded my own kit to a 7d mk ii. I have a Tamron 18-400mm lens, an 18-22mm wide angle lens and my nifty 50. I have a remote and shutter release and of course a tripod. Nothing flash.Feedback
Patience and luck come into play a lot with nature photos. Animals aren't always out or quiet enough for photos. Just keep practicing.
