Rufous-Bellied Seedsnipe

Gallery: AvianPosted January 30, 2015176 views12 comments

I've just returned from Nate Chappell's Ecuador workshop where one of the highlights of the trip for me was capturing this very animated seedsnipe atop Papallacta Pass. Wonderful workshop, extremely well planned, and loads of fun. Thanks Nate!

D810
500mm f/4
1/1000s @ f/5.6
ISO 1000
Even
Matrix Metered
Handheld

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM

Very cool image Chuck. The green foreground is really nice and the pose is quite dynamic. Nicely captured.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on January 30, 2015 at 9:19 AM

Great action shot Charles and I Love ! that background

Cheers
JohnR

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 30, 2015 at 9:25 AM

Everything about this is killer. It's as if he stretched out his wings just to send this image over the top. Well done/

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 30, 2015 at 9:57 AM

Hi Chuck, cool trip by the looks of it and a warmer location too.

Looks like both camera & PP stuff have come together nicely here

BKG gives nice separation and love the natural perch. Ooh, have you changed your metering

? One question Chuck, where is the focus point, looks like the it's on the back/wing going up, or does the head need a wee bit more sharpening???? Great coloration in that plumage, gorgeous.

TFS, talk soon.
Steve

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Comment posted by Bill Marsh on January 30, 2015 at 10:18 AM

Very nice setting, bg, and comp. Excellent capture Chuck !

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 30, 2015 at 12:56 PM

Amazing species and great shot ! Can image you must be happy

, Hans

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 30, 2015 at 9:34 PM

I like the raised wings and the curvature of the ground...nicely framed. Great work Chuck.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 31, 2015 at 2:32 AM

Chuck, the wing spread makes for a different type of shot. The addition of those intricate feather patterns helps the bird pop against the background. Nicely done!

Max

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 31, 2015 at 12:26 PM

wow--amazingly intricate details in those feathers! lots to like here--pose and comp and setting are all great. nice dof too.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 1, 2015 at 2:18 AM

Wonderful shot Charles. Great detail and setting.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 1, 2015 at 5:25 AM

Great calling pose and setting. The only problem I see is that I wasn't there too.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 1, 2015 at 8:21 PM

Wonderful image Chuck. The calling pose puts this over the top. Perfect comp with a great setting as well. It was great meeting you and working with you.

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