Pyrrhuloxia Take Off

Gallery: AvianPosted April 9, 2016310 views8 comments

Here's a male Pyrrhuloxia taking off from it's perch photographed at Santa Clara Ranch, Texas during last month's workshop. There is a feeding cup underneath the perch.
Canon 5D3 500F4 1/2000 F6.3, iso 1600, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley head, sunken blind

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8 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 9, 2016 at 7:04 PM

A beautiful detail shot and background, but a weird flight pose with the wings folded. cool

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 9, 2016 at 7:15 PM

Cool take-off shot, Nate. I like the way the debris is shaken off the perch. Very nice.

devil

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 9, 2016 at 7:19 PM

It's different and I like it. Going to Santa Clara Ranch is on my bucket list.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on April 10, 2016 at 11:50 AM

Hi Nate--nice and sharp and I like the pollen getting knocked off the flowers from the take off.......................Jim

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 10, 2016 at 1:54 PM

Sort of funny, intriguing at the same time. Great on the techs ! Stunned devil

, Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on April 11, 2016 at 12:39 PM

Very impressive and beautiful image Nate. Love the simplicity and grace. The wings could have been in a better position, but still excellent as posted.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on April 11, 2016 at 2:55 PM

Love it as posted Nate! The pollen shaken off the perch adds a lot to an already cool take-off shot. I like the wing position and the way the crest is blowing in the breeze! devil

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on July 20, 2016 at 12:51 AM

I really like the wing position, as it's "outside the box" from other photos I've seen. The stuff flying off the perch is seriously cool. This species is definitely on my bucket list to photograph. I wouldn't change a thing. I wish this one was in my collection! devil

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