Greater Roadrunner

Gallery: AvianPosted April 16, 20141,191 views7 comments

Our resident Roadrunners already have a nest full of chicks. This is the mom taking a well deserved break.

D800
600mm
f7.1
1/2500
iso 640

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 16, 2014 at 10:43 PM

Neat pose, Charlie. The disheveled plumage really gives her that working mom look.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 16, 2014 at 10:43 PM

Nice detail and background. I like the ruffled feathers, it adds interest.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on April 17, 2014 at 1:52 AM

Nice to see the iridescent colors on these sometimes dull birds -- nice background -- not sure if you need all that space on the right

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 17, 2014 at 11:12 AM

I like the 'disheveled' look of the feathers.. Gusty winds?
Assume so at 1/2500th.
Great details and a curious look, nice comp/framing.
Well done Charlie

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 17, 2014 at 12:28 PM

Knew these were YOUR roadrunners - looking forward to the chick pix!
Nice to catch the iridescence in this perfect pose.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM

Good techs and nice detail. The head turn really helps with this pose. The BG color and smoothness is great, but I would be inclined to eliminate that one large OOF highlight in the upper right either by cloning / healing or by cropping. She looks like she has earned a day at the spa.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on April 21, 2014 at 9:58 PM

Sweet Charlie. Excellent background. She looks tired. Well deserved break for her.

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