Lanceolated Monklet

Gallery: AvianPosted October 8, 20162,152 views6 comments

Canon 1D-X, 500mm f5 x 1.4TC, handheld
f5.6, 1/640, ISO4000

The smallest neotropic puffbird, and usually pretty hard to find. This fellow hung around a while. No idea what the bug is but (1) it was pretty big and, (2) he scarfed it down.

75% of ful frame. Slight adjustment to Levels. Noise reduction to background.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hansen on October 9, 2016 at 11:54 AM

I am really enjoying this scene Jim. Yes, looks like a big bug for a bird this size. Great pose and perch. The light areas in the background could maybe be toned down a bit, but still very nice as is.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 9, 2016 at 7:18 PM

Superb detail in both the bird and the bug, Jim. I don't know how big the perch was, but it does help give the impression that this is a very small bird.

devil

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 9, 2016 at 7:21 PM

Great shot here Jim. I really like the catchlight. Nice colors. Looks like a substantial meal...

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 9, 2016 at 9:14 PM

Very nice image, Jim.
The head angle, with that bug is pretty good.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 9, 2016 at 9:28 PM

Excellent capture in tough conditions, Jim. Great post processing work too. Interesting species and interesting prey.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 10, 2016 at 9:45 AM

Jin,
Beautifully captured devil

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