Here are the final images selected for theme 1.
The images below were selceted from approx 1200 shots that were taken at Old Moor. During a number of visits to Old Moor (approx 6) I have tried to capture images from around the reserve in the hope that I would be able to tell a short story in Photographs.
Here is my final image selection that I feel tell this story and hopefully show the beauty of Old Moor and show some of the beautifull bird life that can be found here. This reserve is one of many belonging to the RSPB and offer a great day out for all the family.
F/16, S 1/320, Focal Length 40mm, ISO 200
Using a tripod to and a large F stop for a wider depth of field, I wanted to capture the light falling on the reed beds and creating the reflection in the water and a lovely bright glow as the sun was setting.
F/25, S1/10, Focal Length 24mm, ISO 100
Footpath and directions leading into the reserve, using a large F stop and a tripod to capture the overall detail and especially the detail in the sky. It was quite a windy day with gaps in the cloud which allowed the light to pass through.
F/4, S1/400, Focal Length 70mm, ISO100
Taken at the same point as the image above and using a tripod I have moved in closer and used a smaller F stop to achieve a shallow depth of field in order to focus on sign and blur out the backround slighty.
S 1/200, F/8, Focal Length 135mm, ISO 400
This image was taken from the reedbed hide, the sun was setting and was reflecting beautifully on this Swan. I have used a zoom lens to get in close to capture some of the detail in the swans eye's and beak as it lifted its head out of the water, I have also used a sand bag to steady the camera.
F/4.5, S1/100, Focal Length 35mm, ISO 200
Using a small F stop and a tripod I have moved in close to this sign to capture the texture in the wood and the colour used on the letters. I have taken this shot from an angle so that the foreground and background are slightly blurred with the focu being on the centre of the image.
F/5.6, S1/10, Focal length 70mm, ISO 200
A view from inside the bird hide, I thought it would be good to show one of the many visitors at Old Moor looking out into the bird garden.
F/5.6, S1/250, Focal Length 300mm, ISO 200
Bullfinch - Taken from inside the bird hide looking out, I have used a full zoom (300mm) to get in close to the bird and a sand bag to steady the camera for a clear shot. I have taken hundreds of images of the birds at Old Moor and have attempted to capture them both still and in flight. Due to the bird garden being quite sheltered it wasnt always possible to use a high shutter to freeze the birds completely.
F/5.6, S 1/160, Focal Length 300mm, ISO 400
Bullfinch
F/8, S1/80, Focal Length 300mm, ISO 400
Goldfinch feeding
Goldfinch in flight
F/8, S1/80, Focal Length 300mm, ISO 400
F/5.6, S1/160, Focal Length 300mm, ISO 400
Bluetit in flight
F/5.6, S1/160, Focal Length 300, ISO 200
Bluetit feeding
F/5.6, S1/60, Focal Length 70mm, ISO 400
Using a small F stop and a tripod to avoid camera shake.
F/5.6, S1/200, Focal Length 200, ISO 200
Using a tripod and zoom lens I wanted to capture this couple making there way back to the reserve entrance after a day of bird watching and walking at Old Moor. I like how the fence posts along each side of the footpath draws your attention to the couple.
F/16, S1/125, Focal Length 90mm, ISO100
This image was taken early morning after it had rained all night, I like how the footpath covered with rainwater captures the light from the sun and takes your eyes through the image along the footpath.
F/5.6, S1/500, Focal Length 300, ISO 400
Using a sandbag, full zoom and a small F stop for a shallow depth of field I really like how this image shows the Mallard in the backround out of focus, I also like the contrast in the colours of the two different birds.
F/5.6, S1/200, Focal Length 300, ISO 100
This image was taken mid afternoon on sunny day, I really liked how the sun reflected of the Mallards head highlighting the colours and detail in the feathers.
F/5.6, S1/320, Focal Length 160, ISO 100
Using a fast shutter here I have tried to capture the splash from the duck dipping and feeding in the water, the lighting was really this good this day allowing me to increase ISO to 100 and use a high shutter speed to freeze the movement.
F/4.5, S1/100, Focal Length 20mm, ISO 100
Using a tripod quite low down to the ground Ihave tried to capture the foot path here as it takes you into another section of the reserve. I wanted to keep the gate in the image but try and draw the eyes into the reserve and alonmg the footpath.
F/22, S1/30, Focal Length 18mm, ISO 400
Taken on a rainy day with not much light I wanted to capture the tracks in the mud whilst following the footpath through the reserve finally drawing youe eyes to the sky in the background. Using the tripod at an angle and a large F stop for a wide depth of field.
F/8, S1/200, Focal Length 200mm, ISO200
This image was taken quite late in the afternoon as the sun was setting on an large section of Pampas grass which surrounded one of the smaller ponds. The whole area was glowing from the sun and looked stunning and with the sun directly in front of me created a silhouette feel to the images.
F/18, S1/100, Focal Length 70mm, ISO 100
Using a tripod and a larger F stop I wanted to capture the whole area of the Pampas Grass which is shown in the image above. Again with the sun in front of me it has drained most of the colour out of the images making them look almost black and white.
Hope you enjoy and I hope the images give you an idea of what Old Moor is all about.
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