American Pipit

Written By Ray Hennessy
 

Photographer: Jack Medeiros

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1/125 • f/7.1 • ISO 100 • Canon EOS R6ii • 500mm • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM

This is one of those wildlife encounters that happened by complete accident. the morning this was taken I was actually set out to photograph migrating waterfowl but it turned out to be unsuccessful. as the light kept getting better and better I began to get discouraged, that quickly changed as a flock of American pipits flew in right in front of me. the colours and the atmosphere were stunning so I knew I had to capture it and do these beautiful scene in front of me justice. I lined up a composition to include the wind turbines in the background to raise awareness on how manmade structures are taking over habitats of all kinds of wildlife.

 
Ray Hennessy

Starting in 2007 my fascination with nature photography began.  In the years since, wildlife photography with a focus on birds has gone from a very passionate hobby of mine to become my career. I spend much of my free time in natural areas searching for birds and any other wildlife that comes along. I concentrate on using creative natural lighting and interesting compositions to capture unique images of common and rare wildlife. My favorite style is a more scenic photo that includes some of the habitat wildlife lives in. I also enjoy passing along the knowledge and experience that I have gathered over the years to other photographers who are eager to learn.

www.rayhennessy.com
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