Lesser Antillean Pewee

Gallery: AvianPosted October 4, 2012129 views7 comments

I just returned from my honeymoon in Dominica which is known as the "Nature Island". The place really can't be beat when it comes to hikes, waterfalls, and fauna above and below the water. My wife and I took an afternoon trip with "Dr. Birdy" to look for the two endemic Parrot species. We found one (missing out on the rarer species) but had a good variety of other species and surprisingly good weather considering we were in the rainforest. This is a full frame shot of the Lesser Antillean Pewee that stopped right in front of us. I like this frame because it has the addition of the bug on the fencing

Nikon D300s 300 f4 + 1.7X TC HH
f/8
1/400s
ISO 640

Full Frame, minor adjustments in ACR in CS5 on 27" iMac

- Luke

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7 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 4, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Nice look at an interesting species and I agree that the bug adds interest. Congrats on your recent marriage Luke.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on October 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Excellent detail and lighting, especially on the feathers around the neck. Very nice bg. The bug is a nice addition. Well done.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on October 5, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Nice light on a great looking bird, and ditto the bug. Congratulations on your recent nuptials Luke-all the best.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM

I like the spread tail on this pewee. Try not to let the married life keep you from the field.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Congratulations, Luke! And a very nice photo, too.

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Very, very nice Luke.
May

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 9, 2012 at 3:26 AM

Nice one Luke - love the arrangement of the tail feathers

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