Water Heart, Birds in Flight and Auroras!

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Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community update!

Considering the patience required by wildlife photography, a call for birds is a bold move. To achieve such images, some technicalities have to be resolved before even starting to compose your shot. Telephoto lenses are pretty much required, and fast-shutter speeds will be common on your exposure settings. And with long optics, weight becomes an issue almost immediately; so try having a sturdy tripod by your side. Or a monopod, or a beanie bag, or anything that allows you to cope with gravity and stabilizing your camera.

Now, the necessity for patience becomes evident while scouting — but most importantly — when waiting for the shot. If the telephoto lens' length is not sufficient for you to remain hidden, birds will try their best to avoid you. But eventually, they will become familiar with your bearing; mind that this presence is compounded by your size and smell.

Amidst all, Tersha found it achievable to call — not just for some feathery beings but for birds in flight! So, if you found this thrilling, help us keep the thread alive by adding more of your shots.

Photo of the Week

this time i'll keep it simple and let the shot speak for itself:

a tern coming out of the water after a dive and turning to shed the water. the water droplets spread out into the perfect heart shape.

congrats beth, thanks for sharing such a high-quality photograph with us!

Weekly Photography Challenge Digest

Thanks Tersha and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!

bald eagle with take out

Vulture soaring

This was the first year I’d been in a place with an eagle family. I found them very challenging to capture. When uploading, it was possible to read the leg band, contact the State Fish and Game and learn the eagle was 8 years old and banded several miles away. Fish and Game were very excited about the sighting and an undocumented nest. It was a fun experience.

The plunge, followed by “Lift Off”

An empty pass

T’is the season – Canada Geese are migrating

Osprey bring a fish to the nest

Take off!

Courtship – arctic tern

Lifting Off, Stacked photo of a Bald Eagle

A gliding Osprey catching the sun against a passing Thunder Storm

Not Impressed…

For contributions, check out the original challenge post!

A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community

After the aurora warning, Elin indulged us with some spectacular shots:

There are auroras and then there are auroras – always different – always changing.

From last night.

likewise, beth also shared her view of the solar activity:

ohio

Don't forget to check the photo contest winners for ephemeral moments; and remember, this month's photo contest is now open for entries. The theme is “The Unseen Perspective“. Submit your photos for a chance to win $250 and please don't forget voting as well.

If you want to make the most of your LightStalking user account, make sure to check the latest posts. Also, don't forget to swim the Mobile Monday Challenge! Last but not least, Check out the current reading throwdown, it has some nice insights and recommendations!

We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts

Our Feedback Forum is a fine place for all those people looking to grow fast as photographers. Here, you'll get your work reviewed by well-intended photographers, but you'll also have the chance to comment on the work of others. We believe in the power of feedback, and here are the latest shots shared in the pool:

The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and discuss, but please read the instructions in order to get a solid experience. Share your comments, opinions, and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Remember all comments are given to the photographs; not the photographers. Also, don't forget to participate in our upcoming challenge!!!

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