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Frosty morning
Today morning temperature was -16C and very cold wind from North. When photographing birds in this kind of weather it is important to keep appropriate distance and not to disturb the birds in any way. Long lens is a must! Gear: E-M1X + M.Zuiko 300/4 (+ MC 20).
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Man-made lines
Gear: E-M1X + Panasonic Leica Summilux 12/1.4, LiveComp about 45 mins (6 sec., f/1.4, ISO 1600). Click pic to enlargen.
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Close-ups
Silent swans in early morning close-up pics couple of days ago. Gear: M1X + M.Zuiko 300/4, C-AF + Bird Tracking. Bird tracking works very fine also with these kind of tight close-up pics, tracking focuses to bird’s eye.
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Dim auroras
Last night I was chasing northern lights at Kurjenrahka national park. According to forecasts there might be a slight chance to see auroras even in South-Western Finland. And yes, there were auroras. Not bright, but auroras anyway. Nice additions were bright moon and howling tawny owls! Gear: E-M1X + Panasonic Leica 12/1.4. Manual focusing, 6…
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Saturday morning at home yard bird feeder
Saturday morning at home yard bird feeder. I put a lightweight pop-up hide near the feeder and at last I got a few decent pics of bullfinch. Gear: E-M1X + M:Zuiko 300/4, Walimex pop-up hide.