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Pyrrhuloxia Landing
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Pyrrhuloxia Landing

by Nate Chappell

Gallery: AvianPosted October 8, 2014274 views10 comments
Here's another shot from one of our Santa Clara Ranch trips this spring. It's a set up perch with a feeding cup placed underneath the perch.

Canon 5D3 500F4 1/3200 F6.3, iso 1000, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Head, Sunken Blind.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Tjie Poo on October 8, 2014 at 4:55 PM
SPECTACULAR, AMAZING, WONDERFUL !!! Who could ask for anything more ? :toast:
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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on October 8, 2014 at 5:40 PM
What a great photo :toast: I love the red and gray feathers against the green background. And having the whole "landing pad" is a plus :wavey:
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Marsh on October 8, 2014 at 9:58 PM
Amazing shot Nate. The bird really stands out from the smooth oof bg. The larger image is sweet.

Bill
Registered on December 29, 2012, 21 Posts, 225 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 9, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Ouch.... Right moment..... :toast: :toast: . (no nits, but that was clear I guess...) Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 10, 2014 at 4:13 AM
Killer action shot of this cool bird (he's high on my want list) :eek: Those splayed feet and fanned tail make this one for me.

Sweet One Nate!
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 10, 2014 at 12:53 PM
This bird is on my list also, they are so cool. Great details and capture of the action Nate. Smooth background and the crest up on the bird looks awesome! He's sure focused on his landing. :toast:
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments
Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 10, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Excellent image, Nate. Really like the light and background.
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Comment posted by Charles Rose on October 11, 2014 at 1:03 AM
I'm stunned. I have a huge hurdle to jump. Wow! :toast:
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM
You nailed it Nate.. Nice one! :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 17, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Great shot Nate - perfect timing
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments