Kings Perch
A Black Capped Kingfisher sitting on a perch looking out for food.
A Black Capped Kingfisher sitting on a perch looking out for food.
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Location
I took this photo during a photographic tour at the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in India in the month of December,2019.Time
After a dull morning session of photography we were wandering through the mangrove forest in search of the illusive Royal Bengal Tiger when we stumbled upon this beautiful Black Capped Kingfisher at around 11 O'clock in the morning.Lighting
Though the lighting in the Winter month's aren't that harsh but still during the noon it's hard to avoid the Sun. So it wasn't an easy task to avoid the hard light. The photo was made on natural lightning set up with high shutter speed in order to reduce the light just enough to make the Image.Equipment
It was made with Nikon D7200 with Nikkor 200-500 ED VR Lens handheld. No other equipment was involved.Inspiration
A Good capture always inspires others to have a look at the picture and that way one can build interest in nature and wildlife in particular. This was such a picture that can make someone fall in love with wildlife and perhaps may be even contribute in nature conservation.Editing
Only a little bit of cropping and sharpness adjustment just to engage the audience. The true feel is as it was originally.In my camera bag
My Nikkor 200-500 lens along with a 35mm 1.8 Prime lens . Comes alongside my Nikon D7200 Camera Body. That's all for now. Hoping to build on my photography arsenal as I further dive into this journey of knowing the world of Wilderness.Feedback
Be patient and don't be afraid of failures. It took me 4 tours and 3 years to make this image .So with wildlife it's never a guarantee ( Non hide photography ) So know your subject and gear well before delving into something as costly as the world of wildlife photography and when you do make the most out of what you have in hand . But be aware of the fact that never to disturb the subject or its habitat in making a good image. It's never worth it.
