03/24/2016 Claudia Peterson Nature Advanced

Taken at Cunningham Lake at the first Island as you travel around the lake. This image was taken during mornings first light. Because birds are so fast in their actions, it is wise to concentrate on just one area in the field. A bird will repeat their action over and over. By being prepared with the shutter on a remote halfway down, you can complete the action and capture the moment. Otherwise, you have lots of pictures of tails and feet.

Camera Details
Taken with a Canon 500 F4 Lens at 100 ISO with a shutter speed about 2000.

About the Maker

Claudia Peterson

My photography began in 2000. I love to do portraits, still life, and wildlife. I have a north window in my studio and use natural window lighting, with one reflector.
In my nature photography, I use a motorized wheelchair in order to move with the birds, and when you're sitting the birds are more relaxed.