Playing with negative space. Placing the Meadow Pipit on the right side of the frame creates balance and breathing room. Shooting at 800mm with the Sony A7RV allows for that buttery smooth bokeh that eliminates all distractions. Sony A7RV | 800mm | f/8.0
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Capturing Birds in Flight (BIF) is always a thrill. The AI-tracking on the Sony A7RV locks onto the Western Marsh Harrier instantly, which is crucial when shooting at 800mm. Getting that eye-tack sharp makes all the difference. Sony A7RV | 800mm | BIF
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๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ Three's a crowd... or is it a committee? Spot all three short-eared owls hiding in plain sight! Their camouflage is absolutely incredible โ those golden eyes are the only thing giving them away. ๐โจ
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๐ฆ Hunting during the golden hour! This short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) glides low over the ground as the setting sun bathes its feathers in warm golden light. Those piercing yellow eyes don't miss a thing... ๐ #ShortEaredOwl#BirdPhotography#Wildlife#GoldenHour#Birds#Owls
That unmistakable silhouette. ๐น The Eurasian Curlew is a true icon of the wetlands. Watching that long, curved bill at work never gets old.
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Finally caught him on camera: the Smew! โ๏ธ This male almost seems to glow against the cold water. One of the most stunning winter visitors we get to welcome here.
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The Common Redshank, also known as the 'warden of the marsh'. ๐จ Always alert and unmistakable with its bright red legs. #Redshank#Waders#Brouwersdam#birdwatching
The cheeky Ruddy Turnstone hunting for snacks among the mussels. ๐ Those bright orange legs always provide such a great contrast!
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Look what a boss! This kingfisher is perched here like a king on his rock, with a fresh fish as his trophy. ๐๐โจ #Kingfisher#NatureWonder#BirdWatching