Charlie's Roadrunner

Gallery: AvianPosted June 24, 2013152 views11 comments

June 1, 2013 in Poway, CA in Charlie Van Tassel's backyard. Charlie has a family of Roadrunners that are fairly easy to photograph. His yard is like an aviary with a wide variety of species.

D800 Nikkor 600mm 1/1250 f/8 ISO640 White Balance Auto Better Beamer with a Nikon 910 flash. Tripod, Wimberley Gimbal Processed in Lightroom, CS6 and NIK

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11 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM

Excellent pose and colours! Nice BG, great perch and comp.
A very tiny nit: I'd personally lighten up that dark area on the right leg.
Very sweet image!

Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

I like the setting and perch here Patrick, great job of controlling the hard light too.
Very good DOF and details, I especially the head turn, 'cocked' tail, & raised crest

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on June 25, 2013 at 8:24 AM

I like the bird in the natural habitat. The photo spells desert-like environment and beating sun. Difficult light, I'm sure, but well handled. Nice pose. The composition with that sharp, staring eye in the center works well.

Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Well exposed in what looks liek tough light Patrick. Love the turqouise tail feather and the challenging expression. Plenty of detail too.

When will the birding tours of Charlie's yard start?

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on June 25, 2013 at 1:04 PM

This is one of the juveniles, Patrick. You did good despite the bright sunlight.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on June 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Patrick, I loved this one.
Really good shot, from a bird I wish I could see!

Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 25, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Nice job with the harsh light, Patrick. I like the pose and the iridescence in the tail.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on June 26, 2013 at 4:57 PM

You handled the harsher light well! I haven't met Charlie's pets yet!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 26, 2013 at 10:27 PM

I like this! the perch is nice and the bg gives a nice insight to it's habitat. Would love to get one of these someday! Meep, Meep! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 27, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Terrific in all aspects. In the wild these are skittish creatures so this capture with the wary eye contact is terrific..

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on July 1, 2013 at 8:53 AM

Love the perch and the pose. Very nice image.
May

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