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Christopher Cross LRPS's avatar

Hi Gill, glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Bempton Cliffs, but pity you had poor weather. I tell people it’s like the nature show that never ends, as on my last visit in June this year, I was there at 4:30, but the birds were up before me. As for kit, I use my 100-400 with 1.5 crop, but often pulling back as the gannets can be very close. As you have found, birds in flight are quite challenging both in finding the right setting and getting your hand in as a photographer. I was interested in what you said about wanting to get things perfect, even as a new comer to wildlife. I’m often in the same place, as I’ve researched the location first and seen other people’s tremendous shots. However, when I get there, it’s not so easy. That never bothers me, as I often fail things first time as I’m pushing myself, but use it as a learning opportunity. Exams, driving test and more recently my LRPS, all second time, but it doesn’t do me any harm.

Best wishes, Chris.

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Erik Hogan's avatar

I think it is excellent that you are trying this! I really love the puffin in flight!

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