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Lorikeet close up

Canon EOS 650D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 163/1

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Oct, 2020

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Stunning colours shown off by a single bird

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Sunset caught at The Entrance NSW on a camping trip

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Location

After moving out of the Sydney area to the Central Coast to a quiet suburb backing onto the bush, i couldn't help notice the variety of birds that came into the garden. I built a few feeder platforms and water baths and eagerly watched as they flocked in.

Time

The Lorikeet's had a set pattern, two would fly in in the morning, checking the food and water provisions before calling the other eight to follow. They would stay till around 11'ish then disappear, returning late afternoon for tea. I took sat patiently whilst having a cuppa trowing sunflower seeds on the lawn in front bringing them closer and closer.until i got the shot I wanted, it was partly cloudy but I loved the way the feather detail and colours came out.

Lighting

I used no extra lighting or flash, just the natural light from the sun through the clouds.

Equipment

I use a Cannon EOS650D with a 55-250mm canon lens with a UV filter, no flash or tripod was used, just a still hand.

Inspiration

The colours of the Lorikeet and the blend and contrast together with the feather detail are just amazing and I wanted to capture it to print on Canvas.

Editing

I have not delved onto the post processing aspect yet, all my pictures are untouched with extras. I use Coral Paintshop to crop but that's as far as I go. My future intention is to get onto a course to learn more about the post processing that is available.

In my camera bag

My normal equipment is: A Cannon EOS650D Lenses 55-250mm , 18-55mm and a 50mm Mono Pod and a Tri pod if i know i need them otherwise they stay in the cupboard

Feedback

Just be patient and take lots of shots, I have found that the Lorikeet does stay around for a while so you don't need to rush the shots, unlike the the little yellow robin that fly's in and fly's out to taunt you.

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