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Stately - Lilac-Breasted Roller - Tanzania

Stately - Lilac-Breasted Roller - Tanzania

Stately Lilac-Breasted Roller, Tanzania. This image is brightened.

Stately Lilac-Breasted Roller, Tanzania. This image is brightened.
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Canon EOS 50D

settings

Aperture 11/1 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 135/1

upload_date

Jul, 2016

Views

426

Likes

+25

Awards

Action Award

Chatter Award

Zenith Award

Legendary Award

Member Selection Award

Summer Selection

Outstanding Creativity

+11

Top Choice

+10

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Peer Award

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 2

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 3

Top 10 rank week 2

Behind The Lens

Location

The photograph of this Lilac-breasted Roller was taken in Tanzania during a safari.

Time

The photograph was taken Mid-morning 2-7-2013. We were moving from one location to another when I spotted the "roller" perched at the top of this young tree. The bird looked elegant. I made adjustments to the brightness and contrast and color temperature to brighten the color and detail.

Lighting

The image was taken with available light.

Equipment

I used a Canon EOS 50D, f/11, 1/1000sec, ISO- 500 with a focal length of 135mm, lens hood, no tripod.

Inspiration

Before the trip to Tanzania I thought about the specific themes I would be looking for as I selected scenes to photograph. Of course, I wanted to photograph the animals living in Tanzania. In particular, I wanted to capture the physical enormity of the Serengeti as well as the feeling for the land and inhabitants, human, plant and animal. My primary themes ended up illustrating the situations of people, plants, animals, birds and the landscape. Birds were important for capturing the beautiful colors and the spirit of Tanzania.

Editing

Most of my processing for images include brightening, contrast, color temperature adjustments and clarifying with a high pass filter setting.

In my camera bag

I carry binocular, compass, batteries, cables, charger, camera user manual and a tripod while photographing.

Feedback

Knowing how to adjust your equipment for the changing photography situations is important. The lighting changes quickly for many reasons. Move yourself so you get the "camera position" you want for capturing the moment while respecting the people and traditions of the land you are visiting. Watch your footing. Above all, enjoy your journey and exposure to new visual delights. Tell your visual story as you see it happening.

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Stately - Lilac-Breasted Roller - Tanzania

Stately Lilac-Breasted Roller, Tanzania. This image is brightened.

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