Strange-tailed Tyrant

Gallery: AvianPosted January 7, 201432,767 views17 comments

This is probably one of the coolest birds we photographed in the Ibera Marshes of Argentina, especially after seeing their unique courtship flight display,(unfortunately it was to far for photos this time). I am hopeful to return to this incredible place and try again in the future.

Canon MKIV, 600mm & 1.4x, 1/2500, f8, ISO640, Manual settings with spot meter, cropped for pano composition, nearly full frame horizontally.

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 7, 2014 at 9:53 PM

Very cool, Ken. Some great diversity on this trip. It looks like this one was pretty cooperative.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 7, 2014 at 10:34 PM

Wow! Spectacular bird. My only suggestion would be a little more room all the way around.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 8, 2014 at 12:23 AM

Incredible bird! Great pose, colours, detail and sweet BG.
Agree that it is a bit tight in the frame.
Sure hope to get down there one day!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 8, 2014 at 5:31 AM

Amazing bird ! Congrats !Hans

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 8, 2014 at 8:02 AM

nice pose and cool bird, Ken--I've never seen this before. I like the comp.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 8, 2014 at 8:41 AM

Very cool looking bird . I like the flow of the image with the branch / perch coming in form the lower right and the flow of the bird being the opposite. I do wish it wasn't as tight in the frame.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on January 8, 2014 at 10:36 AM

I agree a little more room would be good. And thats what I call a tail !! Looks like someone has shoved a crow feather up his bum !!

Great stuff
JohnR

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 8, 2014 at 11:20 AM

Excellent shot Ken, I have never heard of this bird. Wonderful pose in good light with eye contact and great background, way to go.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on January 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Ken, a great shot of a bird I have never seen a picture of, let alone the bird. I like the nice portrait pose, As for being a little tight, I agree, but this is good with me because the bird itself is rather small. As it is, it gives a good view of the bird's body. That tail takes up a lot of space. This close frame allows the good view of the bird body.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 8, 2014 at 6:24 PM

Excellent shot, Ken, and a wonderful bird. I'd love to get down there someday.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 8, 2014 at 8:14 PM

Awesome bird, Ken. I don't mind your crop...I'm sure that tail makes composition tough. Nice bg, great details. Sharon

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 9, 2014 at 2:40 PM

A very sweet shot of this beauty Ken. The tight crop and angle at which the bird is perching give us a great view of that unique tail.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on January 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM

Hello Ken

Seems like he has borrowed anothers Feathered Tail!

Sweet image of an interesting Guy :)

Bill

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 9, 2014 at 5:03 PM

Stunning Ken, simply stunning. Love the flared tail and in breeding plumage to add to the perfection.
May

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 9, 2014 at 7:53 PM

I can't imagine a better photo showing off the tail. Excellent profile shot. I didn't feel it was too tight as much as I felt the right portion was cropped too loosely.

Max

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 12, 2014 at 7:47 AM

Excellent shot! Great detail of an unusual looking and beautiful bird.

Ray

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 31, 2014 at 9:48 AM

Perfecto man!

Wonderful avian image Ken, wish it was mine!

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