Scissor-tail flycatcher

Gallery: AvianPosted March 17, 2014192 views10 comments

D800 600mm F6.7 1/3000 ISO 400 handheld

Taken this morning on Goose Island Texas, as the migrants have started to arrive. This was my first shot at one of these!

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10 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM

Never heard of this bird, so many thanks for showing

. It looks wonderful ! Nicely captured in mid-air. Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on March 17, 2014 at 5:17 PM

Super flight shot with great colors

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Comment posted by David Bogener on March 17, 2014 at 6:58 PM

Bob, Nicely composed image in really nice light. The pose and angle worked out well to show off that wonderful underwing color. Dave

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 17, 2014 at 9:07 PM

Gorgeous

Everything is on the money. Sky polarized or just darkened slightly? The leg position reminds me of a cheerleader or gymnast.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 17, 2014 at 9:58 PM

The wing position shows off this guy's color very well. The techs look spot on. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 17, 2014 at 10:05 PM

You sure did your first shot justice, Bob. Sweet wing position and eye contact and a great look at that long tail. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 18, 2014 at 3:01 PM

Absolutely Stunning action photo Bob

Excellent plumage detail, I really like the position of the feet.

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Comment posted by Bill Marsh on March 18, 2014 at 7:09 PM

Beautiful bird Bob. Never saw one of these. Good exposure against a deep blue sky.
Bill

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on March 19, 2014 at 6:31 AM

wonderful in flight capture Bob.
Beautiful bird, great rich blue BG too.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 19, 2014 at 11:52 AM

Excellent flight shot and really interesting to see the colors under the wings, way to go.

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