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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Glenn Bartley on May 14, 2012, 10:11:38 am

Title: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: Glenn Bartley on May 14, 2012, 10:11:38 am

Couldnt resist posting another one of these guys. Just incredible to see them in the wild!

This one was bringing in a fruit to feed its baby in the nest cavity.

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3536/resplendentquetzal64.jpg)

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Flash: On
ISO: 800
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x

Title: Re: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: Tony Jay on May 14, 2012, 04:22:08 pm

Love your work Glenn!

Regards

Tony Jay

Title: Re: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: Kerry L on May 15, 2012, 08:21:04 am

Your posts are always a "must click" for me.

Beautiful!

Title: Re: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: tim wolcott on May 15, 2012, 10:32:00 pm

Glenn, as I keep saying.  When its comes to bird photos your the best.  Simply amazing.  Tim

Title: Re: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: Lloyd Mayeda on May 16, 2012, 08:18:38 am

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Couldnt resist posting another one of these guys. Just incredible to see them in the wild!

Glad to see another shot of this amazing bird.  Thanks for sharing.

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Your posts are always a "must click" for me.

For me also!

Title: Re: Resplendent Quetzal (Costa Rica)
Post by: 32BT on May 17, 2012, 02:02:05 am

Great picture. Why does the image lack so much in contrast?