Nature photography with the X-T1: Part 2
As we approach the end of the migratory season, it is nice to see some of the waders still about: the jittery Pacific golden plovers, a few common redshanks, whimbrels and anti-social common sandpipers.
Had a chance to test the AF-C and Continuous High settings. I’m impressed at how quickly and sharply it nailed birds in flight!
Near the screen where I was shooting the waders, there was a soft bark. Turned out to be a croc lying nearby, and from the looks of its tail (or the lack of), I suspect it might be Tailess! We spotted three crocs in all around the main bridge or just off the start of Route 1 today, and two of them were quite little.
55-200mm f/3.5-4.8
Pacific golden plovers (Pluvialis fulva)
Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Malayan water monitor (Varanus salvator)
55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 + Raynox DCR-250 snap-on lens + the X-T1’s little flash unit + DIY diffuser
Mantis nymph (Odontomantis sp.?)
Yellow-lined Epeus jumping spider (Epeus flavobilineatus)
Pentatomid bug nymph
35mm f/1.4
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Golden orb web spider (Nephila antipodiana)
14mm f/2.8
