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Pondrader wrote in post #18700751
Every morning right now the sun hits the lake and the Loons take to the wing... They circle around calling the entire time.

So I just had to go find a shot and process it. I dont know how many thousands of images I have of them airing out their wings. Just thought this on was kinda cool.

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Wonderful shot, Jeff.

bidkev wrote in post #18701233

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/281M​UBy Rainbow Lorikeet (2) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/ND3K​yY Rainbow Lorikeet (1) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr

Unbelievably vibrant colors Kevin. It's truly amazing what mother nature can produce. Your shots really do justice to the beauty of these birds.

bidkev wrote in post #18701233

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/281M​UBy Rainbow Lorikeet (2) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr

Oh yeah, this one is a stunner. Color blast like crazy, from both the bird and the surrounds.. to top it all off, razor sharp detail and clarity around the eye and beak, and the smooth shadow transition as you go to the rear of the bird lend a nice 3D look.

resplendent quetzal

shalu wrote in post #18701275
resplendent quetzal

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Thought by many naturalists, as the most beautiful bird in the world. Shalu...was this a one time only chance, or did you run across others? These two are absolutely gorgeous shots.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18701290
Thought by many naturalists, as the most beautiful bird in the world. Shalu...was this a one time only chance, or did you run across others? These two are absolutely gorgeous shots.

Thank you very much, Mike! I took these shots when I visited Costa Rica in April. I asked resort employees about the bird and one of them told me he is knowledgeable about the bird and knew where to find them. So I paid him for a birding tour and we were lucky to spot a pair (well he did) as soon as we arrived at the spot. They left after only about 5 minutes. The light condition was very challenging in the rain forest, so the image quality is not as good as I hoped.

shalu wrote in post #18701297
Thank you very much, Mike! I took these shots when I visited Costa Rica in April. I asked resort employees about the bird and one of them told me he is knowledgeable about the bird and knew where to find them. So I paid him for a birding tour and we were lucky to spot a pair (well he did) as soon as we arrived at the spot. They left after only about 5 minutes. The light condition was very challenging in the rain forest, so the image quality is not as good as I hoped.

Thank you for your reply Shalu. It must have been quite exciting when you first spotted the pair. I know it would be for me.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18701301
Thank you for your reply Shalu. It must have been quite exciting when you first spotted the pair. I know it would be for me.

Yeah I was really excited to see them. I wish I had a 400mm f/2.8 lens just for those rare and light challenged opportunities

shalu wrote in post #18701297
Thank you very much, Mike! I took these shots when I visited Costa Rica in April. I asked resort employees about the bird and one of them told me he is knowledgeable about the bird and knew where to find them. So I paid him for a birding tour and we were lucky to spot a pair (well he did) as soon as we arrived at the spot. They left after only about 5 minutes. The light condition was very challenging in the rain forest, so the image quality is not as good as I hoped.

They are awesome birds. I have photographed them each time on three visits to CR, once while they were nesting. It's never enough!!!!

Anhinga with a catch
Hello Shutterbugs,
Captured Southwest Florida.
Happy trails,
Paul

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18701268
Unbelievably vibrant colors Kevin. It's truly amazing what mother nature can produce. Your shots really do justice to the beauty of these birds.

Thanks again Mike. They get very preoccupied when feeding on nectar and sometimes you can almost creep up and touch 'em

MatthewK wrote in post #18701269
Oh yeah, this one is a stunner. Color blast like crazy, from both the bird and the surrounds.. to top it all off, razor sharp detail and clarity around the eye and beak, and the smooth shadow transition as you go to the rear of the bird lend a nice 3D look.

Thanks Mathew. I got lucky with the shutterspeed as I normally shoot birds iso 400 with this slow lens and didn't even realise I was set at iso 200

bidkev wrote in post #18701233

Kevin they are truly magnificent.
You've obviously better light than down here at moment.
No way could I get that at ISO 200.
Beautiful,vibrant.

Ah. Missed that comment above. Still speaks well of light and no doubt technique, steady hands.
Even at 400 the speeds are pretty poor.