Nightjar

[Bibhav Behera]

An Indian Nightjar shot at Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Orissa, India. This was shot with the light of the SUV illuminating the subject. I wish the rock in front were absent, but there was no way to avoid it in the angle that I wanted. :(
No additional blurring done.

Comments and critiques welcome...

Canon EOS 1000D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
SS 1.3 sec (Mirror Lockup)
F 5.6
ISO 400

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[Joe Senzatimore]

Too bad about the rock. Still very cool to get one of these. Nice capture.

[christopher galeski]

very nice shot,but as you say,the rock,it would have been a minter.thanks.

[Arthur Morris]

Sharp with a good EXP. I could do without the black strip at the top and of course, without the rock....

[subhrashis]

awesome to get it sharp at 1.3 sec!!
I have read about these birds a lot in Buddhadeb Guha's books, Thanks a lot for showing me!

[Bibhav Behera]

awesome to get it sharp at 1.3 sec!!

These guys have an ability to stay extremely still and are very well camouflaged. Its only on shining a light that they become visible due to their eyes (they reflect a red hue).

[tiziano cei]

:( sorry 'buot the rock but it's still a great shot :)

[subhrashis]

Thanks a lot for the info Bibhab!
It's a really nice feeling to have creatures from your childhood stories come alive before you!