Painted Button-quail

Gallery: AvianPosted October 18, 2009310 views26 comments

This shot has given me more satisfaction than I can remember from taking a photo. For 25 years I've wanted to photograph this species and I haven't come close. They're hard enough to see let alone photograph. They live in heathy woodland and the first indication of their presence is when they erupt in a whirring blur.

1D2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/200

cheers
Rob

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Jeff Harrison on October 18, 2009 at 7:59 AM

Nice work Rob

You must be thrilled to have captured such a great image of such an elusive bird - well done and full marks for patience

Registered on September 20, 2009, 9 Posts, 73 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 18, 2009 at 8:01 AM

Like the environmental feel to this image. Ground birds rarely are out in the open and when you do see one it is really a treat. Glad you got such a fine capture and shared it with us.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Congrats Rob, I´d be thrilled just to see one. Great shot with a nice low angle too.

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Comment posted by Glenn Bartley on October 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM

ongrats on getting this one Rob

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Comment posted by KC Choo on October 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Oh yeah!

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Rob,

Huge congrats on finally getting an image of this nemesis bird for you!

I think it is a really fine image and an exceptionally beautiful & interesting species.

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Comment posted by Darren McKenna on October 18, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Congratulations on a long hard quest in capturing this unique specimen.

darrenmckenna.com

Registered on October 28, 2008, 31 Posts, 214 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on October 18, 2009 at 11:17 AM

I'm happy for you as well. That's such a great feeling. Very well done

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

A very appealing image. I love the colors and texture and detail in this.

A fine image - well done.

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 18, 2009 at 1:06 PM

How wonderful that you were able to make such a beautiful image and that you are sharing it with us.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM

Well done! Great low angle, sharp and I like the setting too.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 18, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Outstanding, Rob! First rate. And congratulations on nailing a nemesis bird.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM

Super job here Rob. What a great looking bird. Way to wait it out.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 18, 2009 at 4:28 PM

I can see how happy you are with this image Rob. Beautiful bird and so well captured, I love the larger image with the detail and colors, all in a fantastic composition. Very well done!

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on October 18, 2009 at 6:54 PM

Wow, love that pattern on the bird! Very well camoflaged!

Registered on August 16, 2007, 199 Posts, 2132 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on October 18, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Rob:
It's a wonderful capture. The detailed image of the bird is superimposed on a background that reminds me of an impressionist painting. And extraordinary markings on the bird. Wow!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 18, 2009 at 8:36 PM

Nice softpastels and a wonderful subject. Congratulations.

Sharon

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Comment posted by Whum on October 18, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Nice shot of thsi bird in habitat and like the composition too.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 19, 2009 at 12:02 AM

Congratulations on this species Rob! Sounds very elusive. love the colors....obviously. they blend in well.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on October 19, 2009 at 12:05 PM

That's a beautiful environmental shot. Excellent composition, exposure and sharpness look really good as does the colour palette. Graham

Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Ross on October 20, 2009 at 6:48 AM

Great shot, I've only seen these once or twice and can appreciate how hard they are to see let alone produce such a nice shot.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on October 21, 2009 at 4:39 AM

Congrats on the capture Rob, well worth the wait IMO, cracking shot !!

Andy...

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 27, 2009 at 8:23 PM

Congrats on getting your "white whale" and an EP along the way

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on October 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM

What a thrill to capture one you sought so long- well done and congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Excellent! Patience paid off.
Wonderful detail, environment, pose and eye.
congrats on the EP!
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on November 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Dunno how I missed this Rob. I always enjoy your pics mate. Many congrats, this is wicked

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