Eastern Koel

Eastern Koel (Image ID 74807)
Photographed byTim Van Leeuwen on Wed 4th Mar, 2026 and uploaded on Tue 16th Jun, 2026 .
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ID74807
CommentOne of the outing options for our Canberra Conference was a visit to the National Botanical gardens. It was a great thrill to see an Eastern Koel near the entry car park. It was all systems go for Gary King, Keith Lightbody, Con Duyvestyn and myself as we jockeyed for the best position. The Koel sat right in the middle of the tree but I did manage this semi clear photo as it left the scene. It was probably wondering what all the fuss was about....
EquipmentWhite balance and brightness processed in Canon DPP 4, Levels and curves adjusted in Photoshop - noise managed via Topaz DeNoise AI.
Exposure time : 1 / 2500
FNumber : 8
Focal Length : 176
ISO Speed Ratings : 1250
LensModel : RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5m2
Software : Adobe Photoshop 27.7 (Macintosh)
LocationAustralia National Botanical Gardens, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsjuvenile, in flight
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/8.0
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5m2
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop 27.7 (Macintosh)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/2500
FNumber EXIF F8
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 1250
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2026:03:04 10:44:29
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 11.375) EXIF 1/2656
ApertureValue (APEX 6) EXIF F8
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF Spot
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 176mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Manual White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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