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Stephanie Graham

@logicaphotography.bsky.social

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Bringing nature into focus - Amateur Wildlife & Nature Photographer. Hampshire, UK Gear: Sony A7Rv & A7iii 300mm GM f2.8 70-200mm GMii f 2.8 200-600mm G OSS f 5.6-6.3 90mm f 2.8 macro 1.4x & 2x tc

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · Dec 1

One of my favourite photos from this year: the juvenile Grey Heron

This youngster dropped down at the edge of the lake, just a short distance from where I was stood photographing Reed warblers.
#birds 🪶 #Heron #ukwildlife

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 6h

Thanks, it really was. I was photographing jackdaws initially, but then the magpies flew in and I just kept my head down and the camera at my eye to enjoy them. Really had to constrain my laughter though.

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 6h

It was fascinating to watch. I wasn’t sure if he was trying to impress a potential mate or protect a territory. It didn’t seem to do either of those things if so 😆

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 6h

👏🏻🤣 perfect.

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 6h

Possibly the worlds funniest Eurasian Magpie #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 6h

This Buzzard is quite a unit ❤️ #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 9h

👏🏻🤪

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

Fortunately, here I’m more then the 50m away, with a large pond between us- but when they look at you like this, you also need to check your back. There may be another stag behind you -& you never want to get caught between two males, or a male and his hinds. Back for another visit on Thursday 🤞🏻

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

It really is. They’re very fast, incredibly strong & pumped full of testosterone right now. It’s hard to maintain the distance sometimes, as there can be lots of them in one place & you need your wits about you. I don’t fancy getting caught on the receiving end of those antlers - at all.

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

😆 thank you. I love it when their antlers are adorned like this. And he was posing/flirting for me even though I was a huge distance away.

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

Red Deer stag - Looking like he’s just stepped out of a salon #ukwildlife

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

Red deer stag #UKWildlife

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 1d

Important info if you’re planning a visit to any area with Red or Fallow deer at this time of the year youtu.be/acwRCNxqWbA

Deer rutting season in Richmond Park and Bushy Park | The Royal Parks

YouTube video by The Royal Parks

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

😆 they’re like little fireworks whizzing in different directions

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Glen!

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you 🙏🏻

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

They are definitely tricky as they turn so quickly. It needs speed, good panning and a > f stop based on my culls 🤣 . I chanced on a spot where there were 5 flying. I don’t think any of us could believe our luck. Hopefully they’ll be back next year - as it’s apx midway between our locations.

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Lorraine. They’re so fast I need to step down next time I get the chance to photograph them as there as dozens of near misses. Shame this one slightly missed focus/ soft

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

The incredibly agile Hobby, plucking butterflies and dragonflies from the skies above the reed beds #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Marsh Harrier - those eyes are seriously moody #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you. Yeah, on my belly. I have a thick yoga mat which makes it easier to keep clean and also be comfortable (and I’m carrying a bit of padding 😆)

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Common Shelduck #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Early morning Eurasian Widgeon #birds

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Marina ☺️

Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

I’m not a lister either, other than noting my firsts/lifers. No idea why that particular owl should pop up in my dream,. But maybe it’s a sign I’ll find an owl nearby soon 😆

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Stephanie Graham @logicaphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely image ❤️

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