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Quail Song
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Quail Song

by Scott Frye

Gallery: AvianPosted March 25, 201594 views6 comments
Gamble Quail at Gilbert Water Ranch -- Gilbert, AZ

1/1250 AT F8 and ISO 640
Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 500mm with 1.4 TC

Been hard for me find one of these in the open -- can almost hear him singing

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 25, 2015 at 9:53 PM
This is one bird who tends to avoid me at all costs....so first of all, great job of getting this image. I love the open beak and side view. No nits from me...nice image Scott. :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 25, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Great pose, Scott. Excellent image quality and nice separation from the bg.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Knox on March 26, 2015 at 3:16 AM
Nice capture Scott, I like the earthy tones and he stands out against the BG.
Registered on March 11, 2015, 20 Posts, 70 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 26, 2015 at 7:46 AM
Lovely background and pose. Well done.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 26, 2015 at 9:57 AM
It's a beauty, Scott, especially with him singing against a fine oof background.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 26, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Great catch of this singer Scott. Nothing to suggest. :smile:
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments