Northern Bobwhite

Gallery: AvianPosted May 15, 20142,415 views18 comments

Just sitting in the airport making my way through thousands of shots from the week. Spent a few days in south Texas, both at the ranch (SC) and at a State Park outside McAllen. Not sure what was bothering this male, but he stopped on his toes, shipped and sprang only once. Was lucky enough to have my lens pointed his way.

1DX
500mm f/4
1/2000 at f/8
ISO 1600

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on May 16, 2014 at 12:59 AM

A really sweet image Kurt. Great sense of movement and a terrific position caught.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 16, 2014 at 1:43 AM

Superb detail and wonderful action, Kurt. Sounds like you had a very productive week.

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Comment posted by Marina Scarr on May 16, 2014 at 2:22 AM

Super fun image. Great pose.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 16, 2014 at 3:02 AM

Very cool image, Kurt! I love the pose!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 16, 2014 at 2:58 PM

Great action, love the calling pose Kurt

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 16, 2014 at 4:13 PM

A unique image - very nice.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 16, 2014 at 4:22 PM

I really love the pose you captured! Nice details. I might crop off just a little from the bottom to make the split in the bg less close to 50/50. Nice image! Sharon

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Comment posted by David Haynes on May 16, 2014 at 8:56 PM

Kurt,
Right place, right time, lens pointed in right direction. :) Sweet image. Love the open beak, the dangling feet, the blurred green background and the detail. Really nice Kurt.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 17, 2014 at 3:28 PM

I like this very much, Kurt, and not just because I haven't seen the species often. Great action, both flying an vocalizing, and spot-on techs. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 17, 2014 at 5:15 PM

Kurt,
Are you sure this was not a track meet. This interesting action looks like he is in the broad jump. Wonderful catch with great technicals.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 18, 2014 at 6:48 AM

Very nice action Kurt, excellent work!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on May 18, 2014 at 6:55 AM

Very nice action here and an interesting species as well.

, Hans

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on May 21, 2014 at 1:13 AM

Really nice, Kurt. Good timing on your part too!

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 21, 2014 at 7:38 AM

neat capture Kurt.
I love the leaping pose, with beak open, wings back and toes extended.
if ti was just a snapshot you managed pretty good sharpness.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on May 23, 2014 at 12:39 AM

Kurt,
Super congrats on a fine WP. I thought this might get it when I first saw it. You gotta be happy with a shot like this. Way to go!!!

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on May 23, 2014 at 7:49 AM

Congrats on the EPW, Kurt! Sweet image!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 23, 2014 at 6:11 PM

Way to cool, wonderful timing to get this, excellent shot. Congratulations on WP.

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Comment posted by Debbie Yarra on May 23, 2014 at 11:01 PM

Congratulations on the WP! Well deserved!

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