Dutch Summer " 35ºC x1,8=95ºF .... The Heat is on ! "
Haven't I told before that Dutch summers are as unpredictable as anything ? This day was another fine example of it, albeit not for the birds.
In a shady spot in our backyard, I heard a rapid breathing with a somewhat hoarse and pulsating sound. I discovered this house sparrow that was visibly struggling with this - also for us Dutch - tropical temperature of 35 degrees celsius.
Fortunately the sparrow survived although I had my doubts about it, but all's well that ends well!
Pictures made with PENTAX K-1 Mark II / 150-450 mm( in crop mode 600 mm ) / F7.1 / 1/500 and ISO 1000.
Dutch Summer " 35ºC x1,8=95ºF .... The Heat is on ! "
Haven't I told before that Dutch summers are as unpredictable as anything ? This day was another fine example of it, albeit not for the birds.
In a shady spot in our backyard, I heard a rapid breathing with a somewhat hoarse and pulsating sound. I discovered this house sparrow that was visibly struggling with this - also for us Dutch - tropical temperature of 35 degrees celsius.
Fortunately the sparrow survived although I had my doubts about it, but all's well that ends well!
Pictures made with PENTAX K-1 Mark II / 150-450 mm( in crop mode 600 mm ) / F7.1 / 1/500 and ISO 1000.