Osprey with trout. Rutland UK
Nikon D7200 Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR FX G ED AF-S
f/4, ISO 4000, 1/500s 120mm
One of the most difficult shots I have tried to make. Very early in the morning, very poor light, very fast moving subject.
ISO 4000 on the D7200 is really pushing the limits of the sensor, actually 4x further than I would even think about using it normally. This photo ultimately led me to the decision to get the D850 with its far superior noise control and fast object tracking especially in lower light conditions.
The 24-120mm lens is also not one that I would normally use for wildlife, but having tried the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 at 200mm and wide open it was too slow and too close.
Still, the photo captured some of the essence of movement and spurs me on to go back and try and improve on the shot and to accept that not every image can be or has to be perfect.
