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Landscape Photography : Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch |
The objective of the individual private photography session was not landscape photography, but general (Canon EOS R mirrorless theory) and wildlife photography exposure and autofocus skills development with the Canon EOS R6 paired with a variety of Canon EF lenses (And the EF to RF Adapter).
It was a beautiful blue and crisp morning at Spier Wine Farm within it's tranquil and laid-back 'out-of season' environment - perfect for someone to get to grips with the modern and high-tech Canon EOS R6 camera. We were seated on our own under the water-side veranda, away from a few early-morning (American) wine-tasters. Nothing was rushed and for me it was one of the most perfect locations for impromptu outdoor photography and / or photography training.
The day did not belong to me and I had to deliberately, at first, seat myself away from the beautiful scenery to focus exclusively on my client's training objectives and personal photography needs.
Not to impede on my new client's time I took a few landscape snapshots during our break. A bit rushed, but I think those of you that's been to Spier (close to Stellenbosch) will agree with my description of the relaxed Spier Wine Farm location. It is indeed possible to walk around the dam. To the right of the dam (out of sight on all images here) is a protea flower garden.
African Fish Eagle and African Harrier Hawk at Spier
My client informed me that she has photographed an African fish eagle and African harrier hawk at Spier in the past. I'm planning a private trip within the next two weeks to spend a morning with the birds and the protea garden - and perhaps just taste some of Spier's exquisite wines.
To my surprise there were quite a few Birds in Flight and I was itching to grab my Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm lens from my vehicle +- 300 meters away. I've spotted quite a few bird species who will make it worth the trip to go there just for them.
Some of the birds flying over the water / or perched during our private photography training session at Spier Wine Farm:
- African ibis in flight
- African spoonbill in flight
- Pied kingfisher in flight
- Purple heron in flight
- Raptor in flight (too high to ID)
- Southern masked weaver perched
- White-breasted cormorant perched
- White-throated swallows perched and in flight
- Many small birds perched and in flight
- Yellow-billed duck / and others in the water
Camera / Lens for Spier Wine Farm Landscape Photography
- Canon EOS 6D (Full-Frame)
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens
- Autofocus On
- Aperture Priority (Av) Mode
- Apertures (f/11)
- Auto-ISO (100)
- Shutter Speeds (various)
- Image Stabilisation On
- Handheld
Image Post-Processing
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Landscape Photography : Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch |
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Landscape Phototherapy : Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch |
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Landscape Photography : Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch |
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Landscape Photography : Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch |
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