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Crocs. Boy do they lurk well. 🐊 Mugger Crocodile 🇱🇰 Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka 📸 Sony A7Cii & 200-600mm #croc #srilanka #wildlifephotography

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We’d been on the trail for nearly 8 hours the second day when this photo was snapped. An adventure into the hills is what my mate promised and delivered. The Tararuas Pack can pack a punch but they are absolutely stunning! #nztramping #tararuas #tramping #hikenz #hikingadventure #newzealand

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Sometimes on Safari (or in life) people tell you what you want to hear. Our Safari driver, well, he spent a long time telling us about this chameleon. If you hear something enough you even sort of start to believe it. Turns out it was ‘just’ an oriental garden lizard. 🦎 #reptile

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Some places get creative with their names, others traditional and others still tried and true. One guess as to what the middle word in this tourist hot spot is… Coconut ____ Hill ☀️ 🇱🇰 Mirissa, Sri Lanka - 2024 #srilanka #coconut #beachgirl #travelphotography #paradise

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I love when the lighting doesn’t work but the shot still does. Even when backlight this kingfisher knew how to strike a pose! 🐦 Common Kingfisher 🇱🇰 Anawilundawa, Sri Lanka - 2024 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200-600mm #srilanka #birding #kingfisher #bird

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Some views are worth getting up for. Others are worth 4 hours of hiking, a night in a hut and then getting up for. This was one of those kind of views. 🛖 Powell Hutt 🇳🇿 Tararua Forest, New Zealand - 2025 📸 @apple iPhone #hiking #sunrise #newzealand #tararuas #getoutdoors #tramping

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There’s something mesmerising about capturing a bird in flight. Freezing a moment in time that last for 1/4000th of a second. Too fast for the naked eye to see. And yes the right gear helps. But you also need to be there. So get outside and freeze moments. 🐦 Yellowhammer | Hurukōwhai #birds #nz

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We went to Kaudalla National park to experience the Elephant migration - our actual highlight: the #birds! We lucked out, our driver had eyes as sharp as this eagles! We got to see more than we could have hoped! 🦅 Grey-headed Fish Eagle 🇱🇰 Kaudalla National Park 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200 -600mm

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A little natural beauty to wrap off the evening. I photographed this New Zealand Scaup at Zealandia in the heart of Wellington. If you’re visiting make sure to get out on the boat, see the birds from a different angle! #birds #newzealand #wildlifephotography

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Wandering across an open field in Lahugala Kithulana National Park was a surreal experience. To be in the same vicinity (with a healthy distance) of an elephant was something we’ll never forget! Pro tip when visiting Sri Lanka - hire a car, you never know where it will take you! #srilanka

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All I could think watching this stork cross the murkey croc filled depths was you crazy b*stard… watch your step! One of the most fascinating parts of photographing wildlife is getting to observe them in their natural environments. Have you ever seen a bird this brazen? #birds #travel #croc

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Step into another world or better yet our world back in 10th century Chola dynasty. Once the thriving capital of Sri Lanka, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a stunning reminder of a bygone era! Have you ever been to a historical site that felt magical? If so where was it? Let me know! #travel

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POV: me vs … #birds

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What’s one of your favourite New Zealand Birds? The Korimako is certainly one of mine! They have a beautiful call and are stunning to see. 🦜 New Zealand Bellbird | Korimako 🇳🇿 Wellington, New Zealand - 2024 📷 Sony A7cii & Sony 200 - 600mm #newzealand #nzbirds #birdsnz #birding #koromako #birds

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Name that rock - who recognises this epic landmark? In our books it’s a bucket list worthy destination - this place is gorgeous! We’ll give you a hint it’s in Asia. 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200 - 600mm #travelphotography #bucketlist #sonyphotography #asia #worldtravel #exploremore #landmark

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O V E R W A T C H You find yourself dropped in the middle of a beautiful wetland, don’t forget to look up ☝️you never know who’s watching you. 🦜 Purple Heron 🇱🇰 Anawilundawa, Sri Lanka - 2024 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200 - 600mm #purpleheron #birds #srilanka

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C U R I O S I T Y Robins are one of my favourite birds to encounter on the trail because they are so fearless and inquisitive. This Robin jumped down from the branch to the path in front of me. So close the shot became impossible (the downside of a telephoto lens). #birds #birdphotography #robin

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O N W A R D S 🥾 I’ll follow you anywhere 🇳🇿Tongariro National Park, New Zealand - 2024 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 24-70mm #newzealand #tongarirocrossing #hiking

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A . TALL . TAIL 🐦 New Zealand Fantail | Piwakawaka 🇳🇿 Wellington, New Zealand - 2024 📸 Sony A7Cii & 200 - 600mm Photographing the Piwakawaka is a challenge. They love forests with low light and they flitter all over. This fella was kind enough to stop for a shot! #newzealand #piwakawaka #birds

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Good morning from one of my favourite #birding spots! Can’t wait to unpack these shots 📸

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S E R E N E 🐦 Asian Green Bee-eater 🇱🇰Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka - 2024 📷 Sony A7Cii & Sony 200-600mm Among all the incredible birds we encountered in Sri Lanka, the Asian Green Bee-eater stood out as the most vivacious and playful! #birds #asiangreenbeeeater #birding #wildlife #photography

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E Y E S . w i d e . O P E N 🦅 Changeable Hawk Eagle 🇱🇰 Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka - 2024 📷 Sony A7Cii & Sony 200 - 600mm Eagle! One of my favourite words as we drove through the National Park. #changeablehawkeagle #wilpattunationalpark #srilankatourism #eagle #wildlifeperfection #birds

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G O L D E N . F I N C H 🐦 European Goldfinch 🇳🇿 Napier, New Zealand - 2024 📸 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200 - 600mm I love traveling around NZ, the scenery changes and along with it the birds you see 🐦 #newzealand #europeangoldfinch #birdphotography #napier #hawkesbay #birds

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5 Reasons NOT to do the Tongariro Crossing in NZ 🇳🇿 1) You have to spend the whole day outdoors 🥾 2) You see iconic landscapes from your favourite movies 🎥 3) You spend quality time with friends 😘 4) You complete your 10k daily steps goal (3 times) 🙌 5) You take epic photos that you have forever ❤️

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THE . ANAWILUNDAWA. COLLECTION Sri Lanka holds so many gems, this had to be one of our best experiences! For 2 hours we walked red dirt roads, photographed so much wildlife and just immersed ourselves in the natural beauty of the area. Would I go back? In a heartbeat! Would you go? #birds #art

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S W A M P . L I F E 🐦 Indian Purple Swamp Hen 🇱🇰 Anawilundawa, Sri Lanka - 2024 📷 @sonyalpha A7Cii & 200 - 600mm Is anyone else’s Bluesky account 99% birds and loving it? 🥰 #birdlife #wildlifephotography #srilanka #birds

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