📱📷 What My Phone Sees vs. My Camera: Starling Murmuration Edition 🌟🐦
Ever wondered what's happening in the sky when starlings form those mesmerizing murmurations? Here's the science behind it: These birds flock together for protection from predators, creating intricate aerial ballets that mesmerize us all. This magical dance is also a way to exchange information about good feeding areas.
Timing is everything! Murmurations typically occur in autumn and winter when starlings gather to prepare for their nighttime roost. We're a bit early in the season, so our flock is smaller, but the spectacle remains. 🍂❄️
Now, let's talk photography! 📸 With wildlife like this, you can get creative. Slow shutter speed captures the fluidity of their dance, creating beautiful, abstract patterns. Swipe for some stunning examples!
Why slow shutter? It blends the flight paths into a gorgeous blur of motion. Try it at dusk for dreamy, ethereal shots. 🌆✨
Stay tuned for tomorrow's post! I'll unveil a shot of a Eurasian hobby swooping in to join the dance—a moment frozen in time. 📷🍃
What's your favourite way to capture nature's beauty? Share in the comments! 👇
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Benjamin Smail