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Archive for July, 2010

Ingleton Falls

18 July 2010 // Comments Off

I spent the day walking in the rain at Ingleton Falls with a group of people from the Talk Photography forum. Having only taken four identical photos during the day due to the weather I spent a few minutes in Photoshop Elements trying to rescue one of Pecca Falls.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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Processing Skomer Photos

10 July 2010 // Comments Off

I’ve had a chance to look through my 1100 photos from Skomer, Gigrin and Mere Sands Wood. This is one that has stood out after a bit more processing. The sun had dropped behind the hills, illuminating only the birds in flight. I tried to get the wings backlit as the Puffin landed and the illuminated feet are a bonus.

Canon 7D, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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First Kingfisher

8 July 2010 // Comments Off

Travelling home today I called in at Mere Sands Wood just to stretch my legs. Five minutes after arriving in the hide the Kingfisher turned up on a branch in front of us and I managed a few shots, my first of this beautiful bird and something I’d hoped to achieve this year.

Canon 7D, EF 500mm f/4L USM plus Canon EF 1.4x Extender II

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Gigrin Farm

6 July 2010 // Comments Off

After leaving Skomer I drove up to Gigrin Farm with Dave Benson to shoot the Red Kites. It was a truly awe-inspiring sight having hundreds of Kites filling the sky. The challenge was isolating one bird and trying to keep up.

Canon 7D, EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

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Skomer Weekend

5 July 2010 // Comments Off

Another year and another weekend on Skomer with the Talk Photography guys. Once again it was very enjoyable and the wildlife didn’t disappoint.

Canon 7D, EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Canon 7D, EF 500mm f/4L USM plus Canon EF 1.4x Extender II

Canon 7D, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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