Greater Roadrunner

Gallery: AvianPosted November 27, 20131,539 views7 comments

Bill Forbes Pond, Az
40D, 500/F4+1.4, F8, 1/400, ISO 320, tripod, groundblind. This roadrunner called repeatedly from a foot behind the blind and after several long minutes trotted out in the sun at minimum focus distance. This image took first place in the bird category at the 16th National Wildlife Society Conference. Dave

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 27, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Wow! The details in this close-up portrait are awesome Dave. The large version is like candy to savor. Congrats

A Beauty!!!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 27, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Gorgeous image, Dave. The detail in the plumage is spectacular and the bg fits the bird superbly.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 27, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Exquisite! Exceptional detail, nice profile pose, and perfect BG.
Very well-done!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on November 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Wonderful head shot. Roadrunners are so hard to photograph, kudos to you!

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on November 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

David,
Defiantly a 'Prize Winner' in my opinion.
Very Cool Image . . .

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Nice detail and good portrait composition. Nice complimentary colors as well.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 29, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Nice sharpness and the feather detail is really nice and the BG colors look great with the bird. Excellent capture!

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