Gallery: AvianPosted October 14, 201277 views7 comments
Hope the ID is correct.
D800, 200-400mm VR, 1.4 tc, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/800
C & C appreciated.
Butch
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7 comments
Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Butch, a nice image overall! Interesting pose from this wonderful bird. Lighting however, seems uneven. The birds head is underexposed IMO and doesn't stand out from the flora behind it. Hope this helps!
Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 15, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Where was this taken?
Without actually seeing the bird in the field I have a hard time judging size, but I think you are correct on the ID if this is from North America. I'd say this is a juvenile bird. Nice getting it out is the open for such a clear view.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on October 15, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Richard, this was shot in klamath basin in Tule lake area CA. Thanks for your help in IDing the Rail, which I also thought was Juv.
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 15, 2012 at 5:03 PM
What a nice opportunity to find a this rail out in the open. One of the more cleaner shots I have seen which really shows off the feather color patterns, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 15, 2012 at 7:39 PM
Butch, you don't see many shots this clean of the species - that alone is an accomplishment. I like the mottled light and the fluffed pose. I'd give it a bit more room up top if I had it.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on October 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM
I've never seen this specie but this shot shows the bird with nice sharp detail and proper BG. TFS.
Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on October 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Nicely done to get this elusive bird out in the open.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
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7 commentsWithout actually seeing the bird in the field I have a hard time judging size, but I think you are correct on the ID if this is from North America. I'd say this is a juvenile bird. Nice getting it out is the open for such a clear view.
May