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Eastern Whipbird

Eastern Whipbird (Image ID 26352)
Photographed byWarren Wilson on Sun 25th Jun, 2017 and uploaded on same date.
Resolution1349x1050
Viewed224
ID26352
CommentWhipbirds can be very challenging to photograph as they inhabit dark, dense bushes in very subdued light and will flee at the slightest unusual sound or movement. This little fellow eluded me for many months and caused me much frustration and failed attempts.
f/11 @ 1/320s ISO 320
Flash arrangement: Master @ 1/8, B & C @ 1/32 & C @ 1/16 (background illumination)
Post: ACR: Crop, minor contrast and exposure adjustment, initial sharpen, 16 Bit Tiff. PSE14: Re-size, final minor sharpen, Jpeg.
EquipmentNikon D810
Nikkor 500mm f/4E ED VR
Nikon SB-900 Speedlights x 4
Tripod w/ Wimberley gimbal head
Bird-hide
Bird-bath
LocationWoollamia (Sth coast), New South Wales
Keywordsadult
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