Hardhead (female) Aythya australis September 2nd, 2018 Pakenham, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Canon 600EX II-RT flash with extender This Spring I decided to focus on photographing some of the duck species that inhabit the local wetlands & lakes around Melbourne. A pair of Hardhead ducks were hanging out at a small wetland in Pakenham, including this beautiful female. I've always wanted to capture a duck mid-flap!
Bush Stone-curlew Burhinus grallarius November 1st, 2018 Cairns, Queensland, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Canon 600EX II-RT flash with extender Several of these beautiful cryptic birds were residents at the Cairns Cemetery.
Eastern Barn Owl Tyto javanica July 8th, 2018 Avalon, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens Canon 600EX II-RT flash
