Golden oriole

After a heavy thunderstorm i spent a considerable amount of time in a hide. Temperatures were soaring and not a lot was happening. I did hear the orioles but in my experience they stay high up in the canopies of the trees and rarely come down. Till all of a sudden i saw this flicker of yellow in the corner of my eye. I was able to take 4 images and it was gone, not to be seen again! In my opinion one of the most difficult european bird species to take images off.

Rene de Heer
Nikon D300/4.0-500VR/Gitzo tripod/Jobu BW/Hide

Hi a good image of a very difficult bird to get images of.

Phil.

Superb stuff.! Tiny bit more room left would be nice but that's really nit picking
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JohnR

you need a bit of luck once in a while but you were out there so you deserve it, well done Rene!!

This bird was my favourite in the set of BrookeBond tea cards about fifty years ago. Never seen one live but this is the next best thing. Excellent image indeed.

Did you see it coming? A bit bright aren't they? Very nice Rene.
Eric

Hi Rene.
They may be difficult but you have made a very good capture of this one.
Keith.

Only seen one once in my life, and far too far for a picture. Stunning picture of a real blue riband species.

David

Hi Rene,

A fine shot and what a striking species to have in your collection.

A beautiful shot, they are so difficult to get near too. Many congratulations, your perseverance paid off! The only time I was ever really close to one, unbelievably it was sharing a branch with a Hobby - and I hadn't got my camera with me!!

You are one lucky guy, Rene. Difficult to photograph but you have captured it very well.

Agree with John but to get one and clear of all the twigs is impressive. Good stuff

Nice one of what I understand is a difficult species, perhaps a bit central , but given the opportunity that is not a problem, on my calibrated system however the yellow is looking a tiny bit hot, more than likely that is down to the compression.