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Mario Cea's Image
The kingfisher frequented this natural pond every day, and Mario used a high shutter speed with artificial light to photograph it.
He used several units of flash for the kingfisher and a continuous light to capture the wake as the bird dived down towards the water.
Behind the lens
Mario Cea
Spain
Mario's passion for nature started at a young age. His images have been published in national and international media as well as books, and he has received several awards in photography competitions. For Mario, nature photography is a way to understand, preserve, respect and love nature in all its aspects.
Image details
- Canon EOS 7D
- 100–400mm lens at 160mm
- 1/15 sec at f7.1 • 250 ISO • four Godox V860 flashes • LED light lantern • Benro tripod and ballhead • Cable release
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