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TEST SHOOT LOCATION – BIRD KINGDOM
Living in Niagara is ideal for test shoot locations and our last camera review saw us at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory where we tested the Fuji HS50 EXR Point and Shoot along with taking some comparison shots with my new 100mm macro lens at the time. This time we visited the Bird Kingdom which is a bit off the beaten track for those visiting the Falls but only a few steps from the base of Clifton Hill. Many just overlook its location as they need to turn to the left as they face the Falls and walk under the overpass to get there. Its address is officially 5651 River Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
I need to say right off that the hospitality of the Team at Bird Kingdom and access to the birds was amazing. We were initially concerned with getting shots through cages but, as you will see, that wasn’t the case. Not only were the birds in an open setting with the photographer, but as well, many felt very much at home with human interaction as you can see here:
You will have to excuse the quality of this picture as I didn’t take it, however, it seems to illustrate what a bird’s eye view we had when testing lenses. From the cameras perspective, we saw this:
Wait until you see the result later on as I display a few macro shots with the 100mm F2.8L. Here is another that demonstrates the willingness of the subjects to take part in the shoot:
Yes…these pictures were definitely NOT taken with the new F4.5L lens but they were the best opportunity to demonstrate just how close we could get in for some great shots. Lighting in the aviary was excellent as external light was very bright (except for those bat shots that you will see) and it was a clear and sunny day.