Saddle-billed Stork with 200-400mm
I have just returned from a 4 day trip to the Kruger National Park. I decided to hire the new 200-400 lens and try it out. This male Saddle-billed stork ( the females have yellow eyes ) was standing down in a small ravine next to the road. I cant understand why he has pooped on himself, but decided to leave his leg as is. Cropped to vertical.
Whilst using this lens, I was mostly sat in my car, as one is not allowed to get out of your car at all. It was placed on my lap while driving around, and whenever I came to a taking a shot, I could pick it up and fire away. It is not too heavy, but still hand holdable, even shooting out the window of the car. The only thing I found a bit difficult to get around, was to zoom in and out, as you are restricted to your car seat, trying to keep your eye on the subject and then zooming to suit the frame - remembering that the subject is moving all the time, and you are trying to get the best shot. I would really like to give it another go at one of my local locations where I am standing, and have more freedom to swing around all over the place.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 200-400 with 1.4 engaged FL 372mm
1/1000
F/7.1
ISO 400
Exp comp +0.33
Hand held from inside the car.
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