Clapper Rail

Gallery: AvianPosted May 24, 2010100 views12 comments

Having never seen this species before this winter - I can't seem to NOT see them... I'll take the luck while I can. This was photographed a few days after my previous post but in basically the same location.

Nikon D300s 300 f4 + 1.7X TC HH
f/6.7
1/400s
ISO 800

Full Frame, sharpened bird

- Luke

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 24, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Nice bird in habitat shot. I'd be very happy with this one.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 25, 2010 at 7:02 AM

Fantastic Luke - love the cryptic feel but with a clear view of the bird's head as well as the head turn

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by dan elster on May 25, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Nice habitat and I like the bird apparantly acting as if it didn't know you were there.

"Having never seen this species before this winter - I can't seem to NOT see them... I'll take the luck while I can' ...
You are so right to stay on top of these birds while you can...nature is so transient and these opportunities may never come again... I've learned that the hard way a couple of times..

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 25, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Sweet shot Luke. Love the habitat and the nice head turn on the rail.

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Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on May 25, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Great way to take best advantage of the opportunity Luke, Like this shot because it's where you see them most. If you see them at all. Great sharpness and color.

Registered on December 24, 2008, 112 Posts, 629 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on May 25, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Excellent rail in habitat photo. The head-turn gives us a fine view of the bill. I'd be tempted to selectively sharpen they a just a bit in the larger image.

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on May 25, 2010 at 6:31 PM

Rich says he would be happy with this one, heck, I would be happy to see one. Rails aren't easy! is that oof grass by the end of the beak and above the head by the eye? These blurs are a bit distracting but, who is complaining?

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 25, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Very nice capture of these very secretive birds.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 25, 2010 at 7:35 PM

I'd be happy with this one too Luke. These guys are just so difficult and you got a nice image of one here. The bird is certainly in its element.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on May 25, 2010 at 8:36 PM

Very Nice! Seems like they might be following you. LOL

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Comment posted by David Sparks on May 26, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Luke:
Congrats on such a nice shot of this secretive bird! Great head angle and habitat.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 27, 2010 at 9:32 PM

Luke,

I like how I feel I am in the rail's world because of your low angle and the setting. Love the eye contact too

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments