-
Paradise flycatcher family
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 – 5.6 L IS II, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
Settings, frame 1: 560mm, ISO 5000, f 8.0, 1/800 sec; Frame 2: 560mm, ISO 4000, f 8.0, 1/800 sec#WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #AvianPhotography #UrbanWildlife
liked this
1 Comment -
Catch of the day
Brown hooded kingfisher with striped skink.
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 – 5.6 L IS II, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
Settings: 560mm, ISO 6400, f 8.0, 1/2000 sec#WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #AvianPhotography #UrbanWildlife
liked this
2 Comments-
What can I say? This image is beautifully exposed, with perfect light in the subject’s eye. It’s clean and well presented, featuring a gorgeous natural background that separates the subject seamlessly. The photo is sharp, with excellent balance in the frame. There’s a strong focal point that adds tremendous impact, making your image both unique…Read More
-
This was really a question of being in the right place at the right time! I was standing in my living room when I first heard and then saw rustling leaves of a nearby shrub. The next moment I saw the Kingfisher flying off. Fortunately it landed nearby and started ‘tenderizing’ its meal. Thank you for you kind words, Bruna.
-
-
-
-
Kolmanskop is a famous ghost town in the Namib Desert of southern Namibia that rose to prominence during a 1908 diamond rush and was eventually reclaimed by the desert.
The Diamond Discovery (1908)
The town’s story began when Zacharias Lewala, a railway worker, found a “shiny stone” while shoveling sand off the tracks near Lüderitz. He gave…Read More -
Photographing wildlife is much more than just capturing the subject, no matter how spectacular it may be. What follows is a reflection on how a single quote from a master photographer, along with studying his work, shaped approaches to photography and to nature.
The Revelation
Often, photographers are busy on purely technical topics:…Read More
liked this
-
Prasenjeet Yadav captured this image of a tiger chewing on a cow carcass in Chandrapur, India, where there is a growing tiger population. This image appeared in the September 2025 story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes,” written by Yadav.
The story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes” in the September…Read More
liked this
-
Arrowmarked Babblers
Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverterSettings: 560mm, f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO6400
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdPhotography
#AvianPhotography
#UrbanWildlife
liked this
1 Comment-
Arrow-marked Babblers live in social groups of three to fifteen, which is why your image tells such an accurate and compelling story, adding significant value to your composition. The focus is sharp where it matters most, with beautiful light in the eyes and spot-on exposure. The crop is highly effective, with the branch entering from the left…Read More
-
-
As quiet as a mouse…
My dog chased this little guy into a tree. He sat almost motionless for quite some time.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverterSettings: f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO5000
2 Comments-
Well spotted, Renate. The image is well exposed with good light in the eye, and the background is nicely blurred to avoid distraction. For improvement, on a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (a full-frame camera), using a 400mm lens with a 1.4x extender results in a focal length of 560mm. At 560mm and f/8, the depth of field is very shallow, especially at…Read More
-
Thank you, Bruna. I agree, the DoF is very shallow. The mouse was perched at about eye height for me with a lot of foliage in the way. I realised that if I crouch on the ground under the tree, I had an unobstructed ‘tunnel’ to the subject. I had a difficult time staying beyond the minimal focal distance of the lens. (it was also handheld) As for…Read More
-
-
-
Brownhooded Kingfisher
Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverterSettings: 560mm f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO1600
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdPhotography
#AvianPhotography
#UrbanWildlife
liked this
1 Comment-
This is a Brown-hooded Kingfisher, and you captured it beautifully. The background is nicely blurred, free from distractions. The image is sharp and well-exposed, with excellent light in the eye. The Kingfisher’s colours are rendered true to life, and the feather detail is impressive. For improvement, consider cropping slightly more at the bottom,…Read More
-
-
Please, don’t shoot!
Speckled Mousebird
Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverterSettings: f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO2000
liked this
1 Comment-
One of those precious moments in nature, and you captured it perfectly. You ticked all the ‘PPP’ boxes in wildlife photography: Patience, Persistence, and Perfection.
Although the background is busy, the unique moment you captured adds far more impact and value, drawing the viewer’s eye to the subject and allowing the background to fade away. Well done.
-
-
As we say goodbye to 2025, we leave behind memories, lessons,
& moments that shaped us. With open hearts and hopeful smiles,
we welcome 2026 — a brand-new chapter filled with
fresh dreams, new opportunities, and endless possibilities.
May the year bring happiness, peace, success, & moments worth
remembering. Cheers to new beginnings a…Read More
liked this
-
A wildlife photography checklist is important for ensuring readiness and ethical practices, allowing photographers to focus on capturing fleeting moments rather than worrying about forgotten details. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of wildlife means that every second counts, and a pre-shoot checklist helps.
- Load More Posts
Renate, your story is inspiring, and your work is outstanding. For someone who enjoys nature but never intended to pursue wildlife photography, your achievement is remarkable. I am very proud of you.