Had a couple of days in Gluepot weekend before last and boy was it hot.
Woodswallows were abundant, White-browed, Masked and Dusky, which made for a very busy time at the watering hides.
With the heat in the middle of the day it was preferable to be inside the hide, rather than traipsing the mallee, and the bright light provided a good opportunity to play with some high shutter speeds.
Lots of dud shots, as is the way, but a few nice keepers of the Swallows and some ringins landing for a drink.
Fantastic photos Rick. Great work. Thanks for showing them here.
Magnificent pictures Rick. I really love flight shots and know how hard it is to get ones that tick the boxes that you're aiming for. Thanks for posting them.
I had to Google the unfamilar location of Gluepot but it sounds pretty special from the website.
Great shots, Rick. The hot weather is uncomfortable but it brings more birds to the water, great for photography.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Magnificent set of photographs Rick. I'd be more than happy with some duds to achieve these.
Samford Valley Qld.
What sort of shutter speeds were you using Rick?
Yeah great shots as alway Rick.
I'm still yet to get any decent BIF photos, these are just magnificent!
I particularly love the 1st & last shots!
They would all be firsts for me.
Devster
Thanks all for your comments.
WD, 2500 for the clearest shots but some 2000.
Hi Rick
These shots are literally stunning and after further viewing they get your imagination running as to what the scenario is. I later read your comments see it was all about coming in for landing and getting a drink on a hot day!
I'm new to birding and also new to photography beyond point and shoot. I would appreciate any tips you've got on how I might attemp this style of photography. I expect good light will be crucial and also setting the shutter speed. Do you mind sharing some more specifics relating to your gear and camera settings?
Thanks
Chad
Hi Chad,
I am also relatively new to birding, finding the journey awesome.
To comment on the technical aspects would I think be a bit boring, except to us died in the
wool pixel peepers, but to be honest it is more valuable to get to know the behaviour of
the birds and to understand light and location.
It doesn't matter how technically adept you are, or how good
the equiptment have, if you don't put yourself in the right place at the right time.
After the first flush of joy at just being able to take some nice bird photos I am now
spending more time on really getting to know them.
Hope this helps.
P.S PM me if you want the technical stuff.
Cheers
Wow! Brilliant shots. Love the Woodswallows :)