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Scarlet Honeyeater

Scarlet Honeyeater (Image ID 28126)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Wed 8th Nov, 2017 and uploaded on Mon 6th Nov, 2017 .
Resolution1400x862
Viewed1249
ID28126
CommentThere have been small numbers of Scarlet Honeyeaters occasionally visiting the ACT. This year the numbers are up with at least six spotted in the ANBG at the same time.
They present a significant photographic challenge. They move around rapidly and are often moved on by larger honeyeaters. The preferred grevilleas usually have plenty of sticks and leaves to obstruct views. Finally, the reds in the birds tend to dissolve detail. And when the light capture is increased to capture detail in the blacks, the reds tend to turn orange.
Woe is the photographer.
The plumage of this male is a bit unusual because of the amount of black on the crown and the nape.
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk IV
Canon EF 500mm 1:4 L IS 11 USM
Canon EF 1.4x 111 extender
Velbon tripod
f/.3
1/800 sec
ISO-2000
0 step
500 mm
Processed using first DPP 4 and then PSE 13
LocationAustralian National Botanic Gardens, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsmale, adult
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