Long-billed curlew

Gallery: AvianPosted July 15, 2012146 views15 comments

Another shot from my recent Montana trip. I like the position of the bird and the open bill.

Canon 1DM4
Canon 500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 800
1/2500s
f/9
hand held

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on July 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Sweet shot Ron - tack sharp, great wing position and the open bill adds significant interest to the shot.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on July 15, 2012 at 7:21 PM

Super detail and great color. Your flight shots are just killer! Sharon

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 15, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Another first rate flight shot. Well done on all factors.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 15, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Really awesome flight shot - shows every bit of detail

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 15, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Ron, an excellent shot of a beautiful bird. Appropriate that you got him showing off his distinguishing feature.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on July 15, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Beautifully sharp and clean, beautiful colors, wonderful light.

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Comment posted by Verdon on July 15, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Wow what a great shot, wish is in my gallery, good job of heandeling the lens...

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

wow--great details and open bill, Ron. cool shot.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 16, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Nice one! I like the open mouth & the light is quite beautiful! Razor sharp!

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on July 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Great flight shot
lovely detail

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on July 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Awesome flight shot. Excellent detail. Like the wing position and the open bill.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on July 16, 2012 at 10:17 PM

I like the wing position and open bill, too! Well done!

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Comment posted by David Williams on July 16, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Yep, thought I recognized this bird...

Very nicely captured with wing position and calling/warning...that's how we see them around here.