Apapane

Gallery: AvianPosted January 25, 201194 views10 comments

From the same afternoon as the previous Amakihi posting - using the car as a hide. This bird is by far the most skittish of all! I didn't have any luck with the light as the fog would roll in after noon, and on my only morning opportunity it rained! Also, I couldn't shoot from the other side as the angle would have been much too steep, and for the same reason, I couldn't go any nearer from this side. These situations account for the high-key BG, which I would have preferred not to have. Still, I am happy I got a couple of shots even though this bird is not uncommon, so to speak!

1D MkIV, 700mm, ISO800, +1EV, minimal manual fill-flash, HH leaning on car window. Small amount of S & H had to be applied.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Excellent detail in light of a very harsh BG, and yes better to take the shot. Never know when you'll have another opportunity! Nicely done KC.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 25, 2011 at 11:05 PM

Hi KC.

A beautiful bird artistically done

love the colors and detail. looks like a chinese art print circia XVII

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 26, 2011 at 3:06 AM

As Stan Rose says in the WC Gallery (see the bird I posted there):
"A good subject done badly is always better than a bad subject done goodly (or well, as the case may be...)

"
Nice shot, KC !
Mauro

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 26, 2011 at 3:37 AM

That's certainly a red bird KC - great job under trying conditions.I like the spread legs

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 26, 2011 at 5:35 AM

Very nice all around.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM

nice split-legged pose, KC, and definitely an interesting perch too. maybe not the ideal bg, but I too would be glad to have this.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM

Tough conditions as you describe, but you've done a fine job pulling this one off IMHO. Like the spread legged pose and overall comp

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 26, 2011 at 8:19 PM

KC,

I think you did well despite the challenging lighting situation, it is a beautiful bird

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM

Nice job in definitely horrid conditions, Kwan. I love the pose.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

So cute! I love the pose and the perch(es).

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