robert becker

February 24, 2009

Very elegant shot. Normally these birds look somewhat drab until the sun stikes them just right. You nailed it. The head position and eye contact is perfect. Nice depth of field and background, too.

February 23, 2009

Great catch. I like the eye contact.

February 17, 2009

Monte, of course I was only joking!

February 17, 2009

Alright Monte....you've done it again! Great capture! So tell me, LA Zoo or San Diego Zoo? ;-)

February 17, 2009

Agree with Monte, the dark eyes take a little away from the shot but I wish it was mine regardless. I think it would've been even better as a vertical shot. Oh well, nice one...thanks for sharing!

February 17, 2009

Incredible capture! I've heard of these birds, but never saw one before. I sure hope to get a chance to shoot one one day. This one looks like he's pretending to be a duck.

February 12, 2009

Ian, you have a great ability to shoot birds from this unique perspective. Very much like the master, Arthur Morris.

February 12, 2009

Great species shot, Bill. I especially like the posing on both birds with similar head angle. This could be a page out of a field guide.

February 12, 2009

Not sure Don, but it looks like some type of cuckoo. Where in the world were you when you shot this? It's a great photo, good exposure and the details are sharp, maybe a little more room on the right would be nice.

February 12, 2009

OUTSTANDING!!!! I told you to be patient and that you'll get this shot! OUTSTANDING!

February 11, 2009

Don, nice photo. Difficult to get the black and white with good exposure. Where did you find this bird?

February 10, 2009

Great timing, Monte. Nice exposure and I really like the depth of field.

February 10, 2009

Excellent image. Beautifully composed. 7/7

February 9, 2009

Thanks for the expanation. It is a great image.

February 9, 2009

This is very beautiful. I think even Artie Morris would like this shot. Has the foreground been manipulated or is that natural?

February 9, 2009

"Oh what a thing to do..."

February 8, 2009

Great timing. These little guys sure are fast. I look forward to the day that I can capture one as well as this. 7/7

February 7, 2009

I would agree with Pine Siskin based upon the shape of the tail. Great photo. I really like the composition with the even toned background and no clutter. Focus is sharp from tip to tail with a good head angle.

February 5, 2009

After living in Ventura county for so many years, it took my move to Boise, Idaho before I saw my first Cal Condor. It was a breeder at the Peregrine Fund program here in Boise and it was in a breeding cage. Impressive bird! Wonderful capture. Thanks for posting it!

February 5, 2009

Ha...funny. Robert DeBirdo. Good shot!

February 4, 2009

Excellent photo. I'd like to know how to shoot such a fast little duck like this and swing a 500mm lens with this kind of accuracy. And to top it off, the lighting is nearly perfect with the head colors just popping. 7/7

February 3, 2009

Nice capture, Bill. I like the dead-on side view.

February 3, 2009

What a great image of such a beautiful bird.

February 3, 2009

OK, I'm now officially envious. I need this one for my life list and photo list. The exposure, composition and focus are spot on.

February 3, 2009

I like the simplicity of this image. I would clone out that dark area on the upper left corner and maybe crop away the forked part of the branch. Just my opinion.

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