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California Quail WC633
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California Quail WC633

by Charlie VanTassel

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted May 4, 20141,263 views14 comments
Had a fun day of shooting yesterday with a few other NPN members. This fellow showed up too, just in time for the weekly challenge.

D800
600mm
1/1250
f9
iso 640

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Bob McQuade on May 4, 2014 at 3:49 PM
Great comp, love the shadow
Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 4, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Way to go Charlie, perfect for this WC!
Excellent :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on May 5, 2014 at 2:51 AM
Great quail shot, Charlie. The shadow really makes the comp pop!!! Background is also very clean. :toast:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on May 5, 2014 at 4:13 PM
This is wonderful, really showing off the state bird of California in its unique shape and gorgeous feathers. Nicely done!
Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 5, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Fabulous shot Charlie. :toast:
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on May 5, 2014 at 7:47 PM
Hello Charlie

My first time seeing this guy. Well done with his Plumed Shadow.

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 6, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Great look at this bird, Charlie. His shadow adds a fine touch of interest to the left side of the frame.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 6, 2014 at 4:44 PM
What a great avian shot. . .and also a great entry for the shadow theme, Charlie! And what a handsome bird! The clear shadow helps emphasize the unique and pleasing profile of this bird. The darker blurred background serves as a wonderful backdrop to showcase all of this fellows' beautiful designs and coloring. My only thought would be a slight crop up from the bottom, cropping out the shadows in the bottom left corner, to help put more emphasis on the rest of the image. Wonderful shot! :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 6, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Truly delightful image, Charlie, beautifully composed and executed. The contrast between the cut-out effect of the shadow and the rotundity of the bird is wonderful !!!
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 16, 2014 at 5:39 PM
The shadow is perfect, Charlie. I also love the variety to textures nd patterns in this shot, especially the scaling on the bird and the roughness of the granite.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on May 17, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Charlie,
Just saw this. Sweet image. Great depth of field....you got both the bird and the shadow sharp. LOL
Thanks for having me over. It was a lot of fun. looking forward to next time. Good luck with the peregrines tomorrow.
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 18, 2014 at 12:46 PM
Very nicely captured and presented as per usual Charlie,
and as always, you timing is perfect,
Congratulations on the WP . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 19, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Great shot Charlie. Congratulations on the pick of the week. :toast:
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 19, 2014 at 1:22 AM
Great shot Charlie. Congratulations on the pick of the week. :toast:
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments