Mark111

_A4E0315 Kingfisher

_A4E0315 Kingfisher

camera

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

settings

settings

Aperture f/8 ISO 640 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 700/1

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2020

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114

Likes

+25

Awards

Curator's Selection

Top Shot Award 22

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Top Choice

+4

Outstanding Creativity

+4

Peer Award

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

+1

Superb Composition

+1

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

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Impressed

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Exceptional composition and beautiful detail

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A neglected looking horse seen standing at the side of a road

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A homeless man sitting on a park bench

A contre jour shot of the old Steetley pier at Hartlepool

A regular visitor to my local wildlife reserve

A tiny wild flower, seen here much larger than life size

A grey heron about to land

The Tehran skyline as seen from the top of the Milad tower, the tallest building in the city.

Behind The Lens

Location

Taken next to a small pond in Northumberland which I know is frequented by a Kingfisher

Time

Around midday

Lighting

Available light only

Equipment

Hand held Canon 1DmkIV + 500mm f4 lens + 1.4xTC = 700mm

Inspiration

I enjoy bird photography

Editing

Photoshop used to enhance the shadows (the subject was backlit) then dodging and burning to bring out the details.

In my camera bag

For wildlife, Canon 1 series plus 300mm and 500mm primes.

Feedback

Patience, patience, patience. Do your research and find out where the birds are, then set up and wait.

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