The start of the year brought more challenges than usual, but good opportunities are always on the table for the discerning photographer.
ISO 1600 | f/8 | 1/3200 sec. | Manual mode | AF-C Zone Focus Area
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with 2x extender and the Sony Alpha 1
The image above was created a short instant after the bird took off from the beach. During that short period of time, the birds will typically flap harder while staying fairly close to the water surface. his allows for nice reflections on the water. Note the two tone blue and green background with 1/3 green and 2/3 blue. This is usually preferable to a half half split.
ISO 2500 | f/5.6 | 1/2500 sec. | Manual mode | AF-C Zone Focus Area
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with 1.4x extender and the Sony Alpha 1
The portrait above is truly an uncommon creation! One of the Roseate Spoonbills was perched on a tree branch over the water, almost completely hidden behind dense foliage. Because of the later, focus was very difficult and I switched to manual focus. Thankfully, the subject was cooperative and did not move much. I am very happy with the green and yellow color splotches in the front of the bird. What do you think?
ISO 2000 | f/8 | 1/3200 sec. | Manual mode | AF-C Zone Focus Area
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with 1.4x extender and the Sony Alpha 1
The landing above is without doubt my favorite wings position. Taking the same stance above the blue water would be a 1000 times better though!! 🙂 Always a reason to go back…
Tampa Bay Spoonbills Rookery Photography Tour – $1,590
January 13th-14th 2024 / limit 5 people – Full
February 10th-11th 2024 / limit 5 people – Full
March 23rd-24th 2024 / limit 5 people – 1 open
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 3 shoots at the Tampa Bay Spoonbills rookery. We typically shoot while wading in the water in the mornings and from the boat in the afternoon. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com .
Ospreys / Spoonbills mix Photography Tour – $1,490
April 20th-21st 2024 / limit 5 people – 1 open
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 2 boat-based Osprey shoots at the Vero Beach Cypress Lake + 1 land-based Spoonbills shoot at a local rookery. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com .
Black Skimmers Colony Photography Workshop – $1,090
June 8th-9th 2024 / limit 6 people – 1 open
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 3 shoots at the Sarasota Bay Black Skimmers colony. We shoot along the beach, where the nesting colony is easily accessible. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com .