Shining Bronze-Cuckoo

Gallery: AvianPosted August 20, 2012134 views11 comments

I was trying to call up another species of cuckoo when this young lady popped in to say hello. Last light in the mangroves.

1DMk4 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/800 exp comp -1/3

cheers
Rob

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11 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Always interesting to see what the "night crew" has waiting for us in the morning.

Just perfect, Rob. She's a beauty.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 20, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Wonderful species and a great shot as well ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 20, 2012 at 2:58 PM

What another interesting find, I really like the green iridescent shine and feather patterns, wonderful light and pose to really bring things out, excellent shot Rob.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 20, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Fine work indeed, exposure is spot on and iridescence looks great. Mangroves seem to make for good perches and uncluttered backgrounds.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 20, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Excellent. I love the metallic sheen of this species.

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on August 20, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Beautiful bird and photograph.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 20, 2012 at 11:43 PM

I'm envious of the diversity of birds you have down there. Excellent image, love the gold-green in the feathers and the colorful background.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 21, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Beautiful bird, nice pose, and perfect light. Love the colours of bird and habitat.
Another beauty!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 21, 2012 at 5:27 PM

A beauty she is!!! Sweet portrait in nice light Rob

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 21, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Whata cool bird. Great composition, great BG, nice shot all in all Rob.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 22, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Beautiful bird, nicely captured, it must have been a nice surprise

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