Crimson-rumped

Gallery: AvianPosted August 25, 20181,706 views6 comments

I just returned from a photo scouting trip to Ecuador where we were checking out a few of the lodges for future trips. While returning one morning after photographing Antpitta we came across this Crimson-rumped Toucanet that had just scored some fruit. I didn't have quite enough clearance on the trail to shot over some of the leaves which accounts for the blur in the lower right edge of the frame.

Crimson-rumped Toucanet, Mindo Ecuador

Nikon D500
Nikkor 500mm f/4
1/1000s @ f/4.5
ISO 2500
Aperture
2/3 EV
Handheld

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 25, 2018 at 5:41 PM

HI Chuck
That is one colorful bird, with great detail. The framing bring my eye to the Crimson-rumped, so the blur in the lower right edge does not take away from photo.
Peter

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 25, 2018 at 6:15 PM

Sweet capture of this toucanet with the berry in it's beak Chuck, it was great shooting with you down there. devil

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 25, 2018 at 7:41 PM

Pretty cool species, Chuck. I've never heard of them. The FG doesn't really detract. Nice see y'all had a productive trip.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 25, 2018 at 8:39 PM

Very good, Chuck. Excellent detail and the bit of oof foreground doesn't distract significantly. You don't carry stilts?

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 26, 2018 at 7:45 AM

Hi Chuck,

I would not worry about the oof leaf. I like the comp as is and you captured a great pose....................Jim

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 26, 2018 at 12:13 PM

Excellent composition. Love the pose, the fruit, and the background.

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