30/1/2013 8 Comments Birds of Prey Studio Session 1Hello there! I'm sorry for the lateness of this entry! Due to the majority of England shutting down to a flurry of beautiful white stuff and large amounts of University work - I have not had much chance to make a post. Saying this however, I have been up to lots of exciting stuff and I couldn't wait to get some of my latest images up on here. I have recently been very very fortunate to go back to Puxton Park Falconry and have been graciously allowed access to several incredible species of birds of prey. All the birds, in the impeccable care of Falconer, Gary Lawrence, were unbelievably happy to fly through and pose within a four light studio set up - until they got bored! I'd like to take a moment to send out a huge thank you to Gary for his effort and time in this project that is still currently unfinished! He was not only great with getting me the shots that I have only ever dreamed of, but also left me with some great knowledge of each bird which to me as a wildlife nut was priceless information. For those of you interested, I used cheap portable background stands with a bed sheet for a backdrop! (You really don't need to break the bank for great results - especially if your a skint student like myself!) I lit the birds with two Bowen studio lamps (around 500 watts each) borrowed from Uni and two speed-lights with portable pop-up 40x40 softboxes (Nikon SB600 & Neewer TT520). I changed to a black background as I preferred the effect and simply turned the two Bowens around to create back-lighting. Meta Data: Bowens & Speedlights: Quarter Power ISO 200 // 1/200th Second // around f/11 - f/16 throughout shoot And now finally...the images! This is just a small selection of what I took. Click image to enlarge Please do leave me a comment about what you think and if you have any ideas for improvements!
Many thanks, Tommy
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Heather
1/2/2013 03:14:38 pm
I love these. I know of Gary and his birds, his knowledge and facts never bore me. You have gathered some amazing pictures there :)
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Tommy Campbell
1/2/2013 03:17:53 pm
Thank you very much!! :) and I completely agree! The birds are such fascinating creatures to learn about!
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22/2/2013 11:58:18 am
Saw your work on Tim's page , i really like the White faced Scops Owl in flight - last but one , Nice one !!
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Tommy Campbell
24/2/2013 02:53:59 pm
Thanks Tim - Very kind of you! He was an incredible bird to photograph and the shots of him have to be the ones I am most proud of so it means a lot to hear that!
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KAT
28/2/2013 11:32:02 am
hi Tom
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Tommy Campbell
28/2/2013 03:44:56 pm
Hi Kat! Many thanks for all your kind words :) all the support it truly appreciated! More birds of prey will be coming very soon I promise! The second shoot images are ready and just waiting for a spare 5 mins to upload!! Thanks again!
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KAT
4/3/2013 02:00:56 pm
Hi Tom
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Tommy Campbell
5/3/2013 12:39:00 am
Hey Kat! Thanks for the tip!! Hadn't thought of that so I shall have to look into it! Only 10 mins drive from me so ideal! Thanks again for the continued support :) :)
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