Rallus Aquaticus

Gallery: AvianPosted March 28, 2010107 views9 comments

Hello,
This shot was taken yesterday afternoon in the same stream where I can find the dippers. Despite it is a city stream next to a heavy traffic road, always it reserves surprises.
This Porciglione (italian name) is a difficult bird to observe, not only because of his shyness, but because it moves stealthily in the thick vegetation near the banks.
I’m very happy about this capture, also if the bird isn’t fully visible and the light wasn't the best.

40D 300+2TC
f8,0 1/500
ISO 400
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Thanks for viewing.
C&C are welcome.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on March 28, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Hi Monica, I like this natural habitat shot even with the harsh lighting.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on March 28, 2010 at 2:20 PM

You got a good clearing through the vegitation for your shot and DOF is impressive.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 28, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Very nice habitat shot of a bird that I would imagine, from your description, be a difficult subject. Nice and sharp and I like the good catchlight in that red eye. The light may be a little harsh but overall a pleasing photo.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 28, 2010 at 2:44 PM

What a special bird...I'd love to see one. Give your conditions, you did very well! Sharon

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 28, 2010 at 8:02 PM

Rails are always tough so nice job getting this Monica, I like the pose it looks like he/she is sun bathing.

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Comment posted by Matt Buckingham on March 28, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Sweet! I'm a rail fanatic and its always great to see nice photos of rails, since so few exist! Sure the light was harsh, but any light is good light for such rarely photographed species I think! Congratz.

Registered on March 22, 2010, 10 Posts, 13 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 29, 2010 at 8:58 AM

nice job catching this species relatively unobstructed, and you handled the light well. nice details too.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 29, 2010 at 8:25 PM

Great find.Harsh light as noted but great pose on the bird

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 30, 2010 at 1:27 PM

It's always tough getting relatively open shots of rails Monica. I especially like the light coming through the nostril and between the mandibles.

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