By sheer coincidence, while we had the Panasonic Lumix GH5 camera body and Leica DG 100-400mm telephoto zoom lens on loan for review, one of our review team was heading to Shetland for his annual autumn migration "pilgrimage". We asked if he'd like to take the camera along and give us his thoughts from a travelling birder's perspective... here's how he got on. Read our … [Read more...] about Panasonic Lumix GH5 — a “birder on-tour” review
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 & Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm
Pros: Professional build quality and comprehensive feature set, incredibly compact and light for an 800mm 35mm equivalent focal length setup, fast accurate autofocus, superb image stabilisation in the body and the lens made hand-holding at long focal lengths possible. Did I mention it was compact and light.Cons: Autofocus sometimes struggled to isolate small subjects (i.e. … [Read more...] about Panasonic Lumix GH5 & Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm
Competition time: win tickets to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
It's competition time again here at Ireland's Wildlife... and this time we're giving you the chance to win two tickets to the fabulous Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition that's coming to Dublin for the first time ever this year.For your chance to win two free tickets to this fabulous wildlife photography exhibition simply:Like Ireland's Wildlife on … [Read more...] about Competition time: win tickets to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Raven under the cosh from belligerent hoodies
Hooded crows are a pretty cranky bunch at this time of year, and don't seem to tolerate much in the way of intrusion on their "patch" by anything remotely perceived as threatening.Raptors and other corvids are given short shrift as the hoodies work in tandem to see them off. This pair, down at The Warren in Rosscarbery, (where our Discover Wildlife Weekend is based in May) … [Read more...] about Raven under the cosh from belligerent hoodies
Awesome peregrine falcon photograph
Check out this AMAZING Peregrine Falcon photograph posted to the Ireland's Wildlife group on Flickr by Neil O'Reilly. A more than worthy shot to kick off our regular Wednesday "Wildlife Photograph of the Week" slot.Photograph All rights reserved by Neil O'ReillyIf you'd like to see one of your photographs featured in our "Photo of the Week" slot simply add your … [Read more...] about Awesome peregrine falcon photograph