Recently, the DSLR camera that I have been longing for has finally arrived. It can definitely be considered a cannon in the eyes of ordinary people. The combined length of the body and lens is half a meter, weighing over five kilograms. Compared to other regular cameras, it can already be considered a heavy weapon. Compared to the point-and-shoot camera I have been using, it's like changing from a popgun to a cannon, just being incomparable.
I have been involved in nature photography since elementary school. Every time I saw my teacher carrying a giant camera during outings, I felt a strange sense of admiration. I thought that using such a camera must be tiring and troublesome, but seeing the results they produced made me feel that it was all worth it. From then on, whenever I saw a big camera, I felt a mysterious sense of sophistication and depth.
Seeing my new camera, my thoughts are endless. There is the joy of dreams coming true, the pressure to take good photos, and more importantly, the motivation. After all, bird photographing has always been my hobby, and owning a good camera has always been my dream! With the upgrading of cameras and my improvement in skills, the photography novice who couldn't compose a shot and couldn't even capture animals clearly can now focus clearly, manually adjust settings, and sometimes even capture dynamic birds within the frame.
After changing cameras, I managed to capture a photo of a common cuckoo. The common cuckoo belongs to the Cuculiformes order and the Cuculidae family. It has a distinct call that we often hear. Although it sounds familiar, it is difficult to photograph because it is black and often hides in the shadows of leaves, making it hard to spot. But this time, at Honghu Park, I was extremely lucky. When I looked up, I unexpectedly saw a common cuckoo perched on a branch. It was a rare opportunity, so I quickly picked up my camera and aimed at it, capturing its scene while it was calling out. Its beak was slightly open, its head was half raised, and it was calling loudly.
(Common cuckoo)
(Spreading its wings preparing to fly)
In conclusion, this was a perfect experience of upgrading equipment that has made me extremely excited. This camera may not be particularly high-end, but I am not like those retirees in the park who set up tripods with cameras worth hundreds of thousands and play mahjong while waiting for birds. This camera is lightweight, easy to carry, and produces excellent results. It is perfect for me, a beginner in nature photography. Recently, I need to spend more time photographing birds to do justice to my new equipment.
