Musk Duck (male) Biziura lobata November 13th, 2020 Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 600mm f4L IS III USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender A male Musk Duck with a very impressive pendulous lobe! Taken on a very overcast day. Another one from the same session with my new gear. I'm really enjoying the switch to mirrorless so far, but it is definitely a learning curve.
Long-billed Corella Cacatua tenuirostris November 13th, 2020 Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 600mm f4L IS III USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender After a series of lockdowns for the better part of 8 months, it was nice to finally get out for the day, spend some time at one of my favourite local spots & test out the new gear! Not even the average light could dampen my enthusiasm as I happily shot some of the regulars. I'm really looking forward to testing out some of the new capabilities of the ew camera, my first foray into the world of mirrorless. And while it is a learning curve no doubt, the new features & extra megapixels really open up some new possibilities - even if I didn't have to use them with this cheeky Corella (almost full frame!). The animal eye autofocus really is something else!
Pied Heron Ardea picata September 13th, 2019 Anbangbang Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender One of the most spectacular sights of Kakadu National Park is the stunning Anbangbang Billabong. This large billabong is home to hundreds of waterbirds & apparently a few Crocodiles as well! I was keen to have an opportunity with these Pied Herons as they have such wonderful coloured plumage. A very regal looking bird.
