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Chasing Focus: My battle with the Kingfisher...
Could I finally get a good shot of a Kingfisher in focus..? After a late start of 4am, I found myself scrambling into a small boat that we very nearly sank on our first attempt to board. Not the most elegant beginning to a wildlife mission — but then again, nothing about photographing a kingfisher ever is. Armed with my Sony A7RV and the trusty 200–600mm, I was ready to face my long‑standing nemesis. The kingfisher: fast, erratic, tiny, and seemingly fueled by pure spite when
Ian hartstone
May 241 min read
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