The Flock Leader - a photo on Flickriver

The Flock Leader

            A proud rooster leads his flock of hens across the green pasture at Sølager Værkstederne, a community-driven farm in Denmark that emphasizes sustainable agriculture and animal care. The rooster's confident posture and vibrant red comb stand out, contrasting beautifully with the muted tones of the surrounding hens and the lush greenery of the farm.

This shot was taken during my visit, where I got the opportunity to observe the free-range lifestyle of these chickens. They roamed freely, foraging on the open ground, which highlighted the farm's ethical approach to raising animals.

Captured using my Nikon D7500 paired with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens, the image benefits from the lens’s sharp focus and creamy background blur. I used a focal length around 200mm to maintain a respectful distance while still isolating the rooster for a detailed and vivid portrait.

The lighting conditions were overcast, offering soft, natural light that helped highlight the rooster's glossy feathers and the subtle details in the hens' plumage. Post-processing was minimal, focusing on balancing the colors and enhancing the fine textures of the feathers.

Taken in: Denmark / Capital / Torup (show map)

Taken on: December 7, 2024

Tags:

rooster

hens

farm life

Sølager Værkstederne

sustainable farming

poultry

free range

Nikon D7500

70-200mm lens

nature photography

rural lifestyle

Denmark farm

animal photography

ethical farming

bird photography

agriculture

rural Denmark

Nikon wildlife photography

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Sets appears in: • Sølager Værkstederne.

Camera: Nikon D7500, f/2.8, 1/2000 sec, 105mm (=157mm), ISO 2000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7500
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	105mm (35mm equivalent: 157mm)
ISO:	2000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Scene Capture Type:	Landscape
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.11
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