Mountain Thornbill

Gallery: AvianPosted October 21, 201292 views9 comments

An active endemic thornbill of rainforest habitat of Far North Queensland.
D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC. f4.8, 1/400, ISO3200.
Thanks, Greg

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9 comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on October 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Neat looking little bird. Love the eye!
Excellent details and colors. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on October 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Nicely contrasted with that beautifully smooth background. Nice detail and well composed.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 21, 2012 at 11:03 AM

You post the coolest birds...I enjoy seeing them! This is very nice with that stand-out eye and a great perch and bg. Sharon

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 21, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Wonderful overall. Of course that eye is exquisite but the full side glance, background, perch, everything I like.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 22, 2012 at 1:50 AM

Lighting is outstanding in this photo, almost looks like a studio setup for its technical excellence. Very nice background and a perfect perch.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on October 22, 2012 at 4:08 AM

Greg you have a beautifully balanced shot here,really nice.

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Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 22, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Like this the second I saw it Greg, for me it has everything going for it. Light, detail, perch, bgnd. pose, eye contact..a winner!

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Excellent composition. Wonderful image.
May

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 24, 2012 at 1:11 AM

Great rainforest feel to it Greg

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