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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography
This stinkbug was busy depositing her eggs on my washing line just as I rushed outside to rescue our dry washing from the impending thunderstorm. I took my chances and quickly grabbed my camera. The first thing that caught my eye was the row of darkening eggs. The light was very poor but I am still pleased with the outcome. Unfortunately the eggs…Read More
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Kurrichane Thrush in Mulberry tree
Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/1000, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4x extender
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Kurrichane Thrush in Karee tree
Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/2000, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4x extender
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Ringneck parakeet
Settings: focal length 800mm, f11, 1/1000, ISO800, manual focus
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 2x extender
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Ringneck parakeets
Settings: focal length 427mm, f11, 1/1000, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 2x extender
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Ringneck parakeet
Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/640, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4 extender
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This beautiful Renate, well done👌 Your images is sharp and I love the flowers you’ve included. It gives your image impact and therefore the bright background does not distract from your subject. A suggestion would be to crop the last photo exactly the same as the other two. In Photography this is referred to as a triptych series of three p…Read More
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Ringneck parakeet enjoying the nectar of Coral tree flowers.
This is a member of the ever growing population of Indian Ringneck Parakeets that made Centurion their home. What started as a small population in Hennops Park several years ago, has grown to a thriving flock. These birds seem to be highly adaptable.
Settings: focal length 560mm,…Read More
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Thank you Renate. Just beautiful and you captured it perfectly.
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Ringneck parakeet enjoying the nectar of Coral tree flowers.
Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/1000, ISO800
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4 extender
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Stunning image. Winning shot. Well done!!
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Thank you, Bruna!
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It is such a beautiful image of the Karoo-Thrush, Renate! The exposure is spot-on, and the berries in the tree add so much interest. The background is blurred out nicely and therefore does not compete with your subject. Your image is sharp with good catchlight in the eye. For the club, crop a little more from the top to place your subject in a…Read More