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Birds of the Chobe

FISH-EAGLE, SABINE STOLS

GEAR: Canon 1DX Mark III; Canon EF 200 – 400 mm lens with a 1.4x extender

SETTINGS: Shutter speed 1/40 second; aperture f18; ISO 400

SABINE’S TIP: To blur or freeze? These are the two options you have when photographing a moving animal. A fast shutter speed freezes the action and leaves every part of the subject sharp, whereas a slow shutter speed can blur certain parts to emphasize movement and create a more dramatic image.

Why not do both? A panning shot executed correctly will result in a sharp subject and a blurry background. Pan your camera along with a moving

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