This year in Spring Stefan and I visited Lake Balaton in Hungary for some wildife and birdphotography. Eventhough we were a bit dissapointed by the different species of birds that we saw it was a nice trip with a lot of interstings things to see. For example the Hegyestű Geológiai Bemutatóhely Vulcano that is situated near lake Balaton. It is a extingueshed vulcano and I found it very interesting to see. The Food was quite good but the weather could have been a little bit better. I especially liked the homemade lemonade they had there.
One thing that was really exciting was seeing these water buffalos in a quite big reserve where they can live and prosper. They are a protected species in hungary since there are only few places where they can still live and prosper. The Buffalo Reserve is situated at the smaller "Kis-Balaton" wich is also the better spot for bird photography. But since there is a lot of restricted area there are only a few spots that are suitable for some birdphotography or birdwatching. So I know several better spots here in Austria for birdwatching.
Water Buffalo staring at me - Good that there was a big fence. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Water Buffalo enjoying the dirty mudd water. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
In the warm weather they often enjoy a longer stay in the water puddles. Picture. Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
The water buffalos build smaller groups. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 10:41 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Good that there was a fence between the buffalos and me. :-) Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
They really enjoy the cold water when it is hot outside. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens + FTZ |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 11:43 am |
| ISO | 100 |
Their area is pretty big and looks nice, good for them! :D
I love the first shot, looks powerful and intimidating lol good thing there was a fence indeed
These "cows" are on Hortobágy too. There'll probably be a lot of them in Hungary.