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King Rail

by Mike Milicia

Gallery: AvianPosted May 10, 20061,879 views18 comments
EOS-1D Mk II, 500mm f/4L, 1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 400
94% of Full Frame

Taken yesterday at Great Meadows NWR in Concord, MA.

I understand from local birders that it's extremely rare to see one of these this far north.
I only got this one opportunity and this is as much in the open as he came.
It was about 2 hours after sunrise and the light was starting to get a bit harsh.

Looking forward to your comments and critiques !

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Juza on May 10, 2006 at 11:58 AM
Hi Mike,
considering the situation, I think that it is as good as it gets - nice composition, perfect exposure and detail :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments
Comment posted by Odell Garrison on May 10, 2006 at 12:56 PM
Mike, I like the composition and the DOF. As you eluded to, the light does seem to be a tad bit harsh.
Registered on May 6, 2006, 109 Posts, 556 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Steele on May 10, 2006 at 1:34 PM
Awesome! Not only tough to see where you are, but really tough to get this open. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 354 Posts, 13896 Comments
Comment posted by Dave Courtenay on May 10, 2006 at 3:52 PM
Nice clean image showing birds habitat :toast:
Registered on July 18, 2005, 56 Posts, 462 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on May 10, 2006 at 4:12 PM
Really nice - thanks for showing. I've never seen one - obviously! :wink: :toast:
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 10, 2006 at 5:21 PM
Excellent Mike. :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Jake Dingel on May 10, 2006 at 5:34 PM
:toast:
Registered on April 24, 2006, 34 Posts, 633 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Garber on May 10, 2006 at 6:03 PM
Great Shot all around!
:toast:
Registered on November 17, 2003, 704 Posts, 3535 Comments
Comment posted by David Williams on May 10, 2006 at 7:02 PM
Good find and you took advantage of it well, Mike.
:toast:
Registered on March 8, 2005, 315 Posts, 2291 Comments
Comment posted by Satie Sharma on May 10, 2006 at 8:36 PM
Great shot, Mike! I have only heard the call of this species never seen one.
Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments
Comment posted by George Palagian on May 10, 2006 at 9:00 PM
Good one Mike. :toast:
Registered on March 3, 2006, 113 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Dubois on May 10, 2006 at 10:01 PM
:toast: :toast: from me :smile:
Registered on February 22, 2005, 129 Posts, 4739 Comments
Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on May 11, 2006 at 12:01 AM
Great shot. Good job taking advantage of a rare opportunity.
:toast:
Duane Rosenkranz
Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments
Comment posted by Garth McElroy on May 11, 2006 at 8:33 AM
Great shot Mike!!! We had one in NH last summer and I couln't get it anywhere near in the open! :frown:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 248 Posts, 4406 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Adams on May 11, 2006 at 8:50 AM
Great job with a great opportunity!!
Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments
Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on May 11, 2006 at 11:30 AM
Nice one! Cool shot with an environmental taste!
Registered on October 18, 2005, 260 Posts, 2979 Comments
Comment posted by David Kjaer on May 11, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Hi Mike

Top marks for this one!

David

:toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on May 19, 2006 at 5:46 AM
nice capture
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments