Kestrel chicks queuing to fledge
Using a remote shutter release I watches at a distance to see if there was some action from the roost. Four Juvenile Kestrels waddled out of to the plateau and ...
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Using a remote shutter release I watches at a distance to see if there was some action from the roost. Four Juvenile Kestrels waddled out of to the plateau and gave me quite the show. I then waited until the kestrels had moved back inside to avoid disturbance and collected my camera.
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Location
I took this photo in Kent in the United Kingdom.Time
The Picture was taken at around 8:30 in the morningLighting
The sun was behind me shining into the hole in cliff where the Kestrels were sitting. The sun light on the chalk cliff was difficult the expose for, there was a fine line between blowing the exposure on the cliff or underexposing the Kestrels.Equipment
I used a Nikon D850 and 500mm prime lens with a 1.4 teleconverter and shot at a focal length of 750mm. I also used a Tripod and gimbal head. A remote shutter was used as to stay as far back from the birds as possible, to avoid disturbance.Inspiration
I was Inspired to take the photograph as I always love watching the Kestrels hovering above my head. I always wanted to see them as they start out life and step out into there new world. I have always loved birds of prey and to get the honor of seeing the young fledgling was fantastic.Editing
I cropped the picture in lightroom and adjusted highlights, shadow, and some contrast and oped photoshop and used Topaz De-noise to clean the noise in the Dark areas of the shot. I then exported the picture as a JPEG and uploaded to desktop.In my camera bag
I Currently used the Sony a9 with the Sony 200-600mm 5.6-6.3, I also use the Sony 600mm f4 G-master Prime lens with 1.4 and 2x teleconverters in my bag if I need them. I also have a Macro lens Sigma 105mm 2.8 which is a great low priced lens which punches way above its price tag.Feedback
When photographing Birds it's important to keep your distance. If you set up your camera with the birds in focus and get your settings right, then walk away and use a remote shutter release to trigger the camera without disturbing the birds. When you have your pictures leave quietly and without disturbance. Take care when working near cliffs rock slides are dangerous and if you are a the top of cliffs don't verture off paths.
