Deeping Lakes Bird Photography With The Sony RX10 iv

Nat offered a morning out at Deeping Lakes; I hadn't heard of it but I googled it and was well up for the short drive to Deeping. It's really out in the middle of nowhere; perfect for the wildlife.

I've said it before I'm no wildlife expert in the slightest but I do enjoy the challenge; watching the animal and trying to get 'the shot'.

I had my trusty Sony R10 iv; it's got to be the best all round camera out there! That's what a lot of reviews said about it and I do have to agree. It's got it's shortcomings but what it does well, it does really well!

A 600mm zoom on a camera no bigger than a DSLR and (maybe) kit lens; it's a beast!

So when we were at the lakes we were on a mission to photograph the Marsh Harriers and what a sight these amazing birds were. Proper birds of prey soaring majestically through the air.

Yep I took a 'few' shots.

The next highlight was the Little Owl's that we had been told about when talking to other people enjoying the lakes. A little hard to spot because they're more than well camouflaged.

Did you spot it?

For a wildlife novice like me everything is fun to photograph.

I love this photo of a Blue Tit.

And yes; I'm still immature enough to find that funny!

The one that got away.

We were walking around the corner to an opening of the trees at the waters edge and Nathaniel said "HERON!" I quickly raised my camera and took this photo with what settings were already dialled in.

The shutter speed is too slow.

It's not focused perfectly.

And it was a tiny bit over exposed.

But considering I just raised my camera and snapped the photo in the split second I had the chance, it's not too bad.

And come on who doesn't like ducks?!

The versatility of the Sony RX10iv has excelled as an 'all in one' tool. It allows you to get the photos that otherwise you'd perhaps need that 'big camera' and that 'big lens'.

I'm sure we'll visit Deeping Lakes again.

Now where's my credit card for that big lens?!