A juvenile Shikra ( also called Banded Goshawk- a kind of raptor) (Tamil: வல்லூறு) has been hovering around in our park in the last few days. From the looks it appears to be injured and may need attention.
Shot with Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Shikra
Tag: bird photography
Egrets over Buckingham Canal
Sony A 6400 f/8, 1/250, ISO 100
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS @135 mm (Eq 202mm)
I am not much of a birder. A serious bird photographer may not think much of this picture. However, I am happy with this result for three reasons.
- There are a couple of trees near my place, on the banks of Buckingham Canal near Indira Nagar MRTS where birds are flocking.
- The amazing auto focus features of the Sony A 6400.
- The adequacy of Sony E 18-135mm lens for most situations. Though I would have liked a larger aperture.
Lament of the crows
“Nobody photographs us (except this crazy uncle)” seems to be the lament of these crows on Elliot’s Beach.
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