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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

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Pacific golden plovers (Pluvialis fulva)

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Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

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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

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Mantis nymph (Odontomantis sp.?)

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Yellow-lined Epeus jumping spider (Epeus flavobilineatus)

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Pentatomid bug nymph

35mm f/1.4

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Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina)

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Golden orb web spider (Nephila antipodiana)

14mm f/2.8

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