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Superb Fairy-wren

Superb Fairy-wren (Image ID 26469)
Photographed byWarren Wilson on Sat 17th Jun, 2017 and uploaded on Fri 7th Jul, 2017 .
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ID26469
Commentf/9 @ 1/1,000s ISO 500
TTL metering with the camera set @ -1 EV
All flashes set at - .7 EV

Note: I noticed what appeared to be the female following the more adventurous and inquisitive male as they hunted through bushes. I was lucky to capture this action and cropped in order to reinforce this scenario with the male leading the female towards the blossom.
EquipmentNikon D500
Nikkor 300mm f/2.8
Nikon SB-900 Speedlights x 3 (1 x Master & 2 x remote)
Tripod + Wimberley gimbal head
LocationSouth Coast, New South Wales
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