Swamp Harrier

Swamp Harrier (Image ID 74259)
Photographed byTim Van Leeuwen on Tue 12th May, 2026 and uploaded on Sun 17th May, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1200
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ID74259
CommentI came across this Swamp Harrier as it sat quietly at the edge of Lake Borrie. After a time staring at me it decided leave and cast one more glance at me on the way. Photographed from my car.
EquipmentWhite balance and brightness processed in Canon DPP 4, Levels and curves adjusted in Photoshop - noise managed via Topaz DeNoise AI.
Exposure time : 1 / 4000
FNumber : 7.1
Focal Length : 500
ISO Speed Ratings : 5000
LensModel : RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5m2
Software : Adobe Photoshop 27.6 (Macintosh)
LocationWestern Treatment Plant - Werribee, Victoria
Keywordsjuvenile, in flight
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/7.1
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5m2
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop 27.6 (Macintosh)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/4000
FNumber EXIF F7.1
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 5000
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2026:05:12 11:23:28
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 12) EXIF 1/4096
ApertureValue (APEX 5.625) EXIF F7
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF Spot
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 500mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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