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Grey Fantail

Grey Fantail (Image ID 46851)
Photographed byJim Schultz on Sun 20th Sep, 2020 and uploaded on Tue 29th Jun, 2021 .
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ID46851
CommentThe Grey Fantail depicted here is ssp. preissi of south-western Western Australia.
The Grey Fantail proved more difficult for me to get a good image of, than one would have imagined, as it’s very common in the Perth and Peel Regions, my usual stomping grounds. Further, it’s generally unafraid of people here, quite inquisitive and often venture up to me so close that I am unable to focus. The problems are that it is erratic and unpredictable in movements, quite flighty when hunting, and it only sits still for a fraction of a second. It just doesn’t know the meaning of ‘smoko’, and also, when hunting around, tail flicking and fanning, it likes to do so among shrubs and other vegetation. However, rewards often come to the persistent and patient photographer, and I think with this image I have finally had success; in any case, I am happy with the capture myself. Time of capture: 09:36.
EquipmentNikon D850 – DX Mode using 1/400s at F4.5; ISO-500 with Nikkor AF-S 500mm f4G ED VR lens & Camera rig support: Gitzo GT3543XLS Tripod, Dietmar Nill gimbal tripod head. Technique: Walking with camera rig over shoulder, stopping when something interesting comes along.
Post processing applications: Nikon View NX-i for Tif conversion, Adobe Photoshop 2021, Topaz DeNoise & 'The Australian Bird Guide 2019'.
LocationHenley Reserve, Wellard; WA, Western Australia
Keywordsadult
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