Roadrunner Drinking

Gallery: AvianPosted August 13, 2014201 views11 comments

Another shot from our most recent trip to Santa Clara Ranch in South Texas. This Roadrunner was drinking very close to the waterhole in front of the sunken blind.

Canon 5D3 500F4 1/4000 F6.3, iso 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Head

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11 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on August 13, 2014 at 5:07 PM

Wonderful perspective and a very cool shot of this neat bird Nate. Techs are excellent as well.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on August 13, 2014 at 5:17 PM

Excellent. Great shot. But, what is the cylindrical item on the water's edge between the bird and the droplets?

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 13, 2014 at 5:24 PM

Thanks Chuck and Jim. Jim it's an out of focus twig that had some specular highlights on it. I probably should have cloned it out.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 13, 2014 at 5:32 PM

What a cool shot Nate. I've never seen one of these but you nailed that sip of water. The only nit I have is that object that Jim mentioned. It's a bit of a distraction. Otherwise great background, great image. That sunken blind sounds really cool!

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 13, 2014 at 5:59 PM

Nate, I've seen these at the Bosque but have never had the chance to shoot any. Pretty cool that you got so close, even in a blind.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 13, 2014 at 6:40 PM

Gorgeous portrait, Nate. I love the result of the sunken blind, and you caught just the right place in the drinking routine.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on August 13, 2014 at 7:54 PM

Over the top Nate. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by David Salem on August 13, 2014 at 11:03 PM

Nice looking frame with the water dripping and the solid eye contact. The techs and details look great too. I like the comp you chose too. Well done

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 14, 2014 at 7:58 AM

Ouch, this hurts

. Still on my wish list.... Excellent on the techs, and 'different' as well ! Great job ! Hans

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Comment posted by John Launstein on August 16, 2014 at 12:06 AM

That, is pretty incredible, Nate. I`m highly intrigued with the sunken blind, but the bottom line is it sure helped you deliver a memorable and attention-grabbing image. I`m slightly curious about this working even better as a horizontal, although there really is no nits as presented. Very cool.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on August 17, 2014 at 4:14 PM

Hello Nate

Amazing Capture, well done to capture this moment of clarity, a Refreshing Image :)

Bill

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