Is it luck, or is it preparation?
When people say to me, “Oh you’re so lucky to have gotten that shot!” There is some luck involved, yes.
Category: Photography
One of my favourite raptor images
We all have images in our collections, which we are super fond of for a number of different reasons. I
Should I use a teleconverter for bird photography?
Wildlife photographers, but especially bird photographers, often resort to using teleconverters with their main lenses to gain more magnification. Why
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Making the most of an opportunity
Early in January 2023, Netra and I took the kids to Oberon with family. We were out there to fossick
Rescue of a Wedge-tailed Eagle
As a volunteer wildlife rescuer you always remember your first rescue, not just your very first (which for me was
Powerful Owl finds her freedom
Being a wildlife rescue volunteer has many ups and downs. To be honest, sometimes it feels like the downs outweigh
Photography tips – the importance of your local patch
When people think of bird photography, the thought often conjures exotic tropical destinations, incredibly rare and unusual birds, colourful plumage
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A famous sea eagle rediscovered
I was out photographing on the river in early August 2019 and managed to capture this image of a juvenile
Bat Photography Part II – Flying Foxes
Ákos’ hints and tips for successfully capturing the flying foxes AUTO FOCUS MODEServo AF I use servo focus to constantly
Bat Photography – Flying Foxes drinking on the wing
During the record-breaking heat on 8th January 2018, I decided to photograph flying foxes drinking on the wing. These animals
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