Masked Tityra Male

Gallery: AvianPosted February 18, 2013157 views6 comments

Olympus E-5, 300mm x 2.0TC, tripod
f7.1, 1/30, ISO400

Another photo from Costa Rica, this time from Arenal Volcano Observatory. He was staring at a female.

75% of full frame. Selective sharpening to bird. The reddish tone in the belly appears to be reflection from the perch.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 19, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Very interesting looking bird. I have enjoyed viewing all the birds from your Costa Rica trip, all amazing birds.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 19, 2013 at 8:06 AM

Love to see birds from this part of the world, I've wanted to go to Costa Rica.
Even have a friend who hosts a group there once a year, just hard to get away..
Well done, very cool bird Jim

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 20, 2013 at 6:44 AM

Very interesting looking bird Jim. Nice perch and cool pose-hope he impressed the lady.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on February 22, 2013 at 5:49 AM

He's got the look and you captured it well.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 22, 2013 at 9:28 AM

A cool shot of this species Jim, nice sharpness on the head in difficult conditions

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 24, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Interesting looking bird. Very nice.
May

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