I often say I became interested in birds only after I acquired my zoom lens. Then I could bring the birds closer and ask my more knowledge friends to identify them for me. And gradually it grew on me. I don’t have any super zooms, only a 70-300 mm lens. So to get a reasonable picture I am actually at the mercy of the bird. If it lets me inch closer I get a decent shot, if not then I try another bird! So when I got an opportunity to research and visit some of the birding sites in Malaysia I did a piece on Hotspots for birding in Malaysia. Do check it out.
Black Throated Sunbird, Fraser's Hill, Malaysia
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Mridula, I am sure you are not the only person who’s attraction for birds came after they acquired a zoom lens. I too did the same thing. While photographing wildlife is my number one passion, photographing birds would have to come in second. At my house, I have an abundance of wild birds, specifically parrots that come to be fed. I spend many hours watching and photographing them.
It is a good past -time and I believe a very healthy one.
All one need is passion and a camera maybe and the wish to share photos.
Thanks for capturing and sharing as well. Keep traveling. Best Wishes!
Good going there! U must be now knowing quite a few bird names. For me all of them fall under one big category “BIRDS”!
Nice click!!
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