Scaled Quail

[Miguel Palaviccini]

I think this was my third encounter with the Scaled Quail, so I'm very grateful to have come out with a shot like this one. The perch was set-up, but it took some time before the quail was comfortable enough to jump up on it. Doug and I were under Quik Camo's, and it was amazing to see the species that came in, including: Western Scrub Jay, House Finch, Cooper's Hawk (that scared everything out for a bit), Gambel's Quail, White-Crowned Sparrow, and Curve-Billed Thrasher.

If the perch looks familiar, it's because it's the same one used here (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/114585-Another-Western-Scrub-Jay?highlight=). :)

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VRII
1/1600" | f/8 | ISO 640

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Terrific image, Miguel. Killer species, awesome light, pose and bg. Excellent IQ as well.
Forget Bosque, I'll be queuing up for Doug's backyard if/when I visit NM next :S3:

[Emanuel Tiberi]

Miguel, excellent image. I love how the background matches the bird

[dankearl]

You sure picked the right perch!
Beautiful BG and IQ, very nicely done.

[David Salem]

Nice setup you guys have there. Fantastic shot of this Quail. The perch and the BG really set up this bird well. The techs look great. Nice work.

[christopher galeski]

Nice one,nice light and perch,sharp with good detail,love the BG.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Killer IQ & light with nice perch, pose, HA & BG. Great work Miguel. TFS

[keith mitchell]

Hi Miguel, the light in this image really looks good as does the bird which is a real cracker, excellent image.

Keith.:S3:

[Danny Laredo]

Brilliant image. Love the pose detail and BG.

[Martin Dunn]

A very appealing shot. The background works very well to show off the quail.
Nice detail and a great frontal viewpoint that shows exactly why the bird has its name.

[Girish Prahalad]

superb image. great light, pose, IQ & BG.

[Doug Brown]

Definitely my favorite image from our time out back!

[Karl Egressy]

You must be happy that you have moved to such a nice place Miguel, having all of those beautiful birds. Superb image in all regards.

[Joe Murphy]

A great looking image Miguel, Beautiful bird with light, BG & perch to go with it.

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful image, Miguel. Love the (familiar) perch, and the BG. Great head angle and detail. Well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, excellent detail on this quail, and you have captured a super pose. I like the crooked curved perch, and the colour of the BG stands out very well. If anything, I would maybe come in from the left a touch. Just personal. :w3

[Gabriela Plesea]

Stunning image Miguel! Beautiful light, love the gold BG and the Quail has a lovely silver appearance. Great processing, well presented-congratulations!

Kind regards,

[Michael F Milligan]

Really good, great detail - like it a lot. Well worth the effort!

[Marina Scarr]

Miguel, this is really a stunner. The pose, light and BG are spectacular. You and Doug really kicked some butt out back!

[vishaljadhav]

This one made my day today, fantabulous

[gail bisson]

This is a really terrific image.
I love the light, the perch, the BG, the IQ and that wonderful scaled chest.
No nits from me,
Gail

[Roy Priest]

beautiful image. One of my must see birds. Great light, detail and background.

[Paul Whitbread]

A pretty flawless portrait.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

You did good Miguel. The light, colors, detail and bg are super. I also really like the curves of the perch

[mohammad reza shahab]

excellent light,BG and wonderful detail & IQ.

[arash_hazeghi]

all have been said, excellent pose and details, and sweet light too