Dollarbird with mouth open

[Peter Scholer]

Dollarbird
The Spit Nature Reserve, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
This high perch, the top of a dead tree provided a good lookout for flying insects.
I had to get of the track and venture into the low scrub to get close. I was always on the lookout for the deadly brown snakes that love this area. Thankfully I did not see any on this occasion.

Nikon D7000 with Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S and Nikon TC-14E
GITZO GT5541LS and WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II

ISO: 250
Aperture: 8
Shutter: 1/800
Exp. Comp.: -0.3
Program: Aperture Priority

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Very unique perch you have got him here !! I think the other name for this bird is 'broad billed Roller ' . Like the open mouth too .

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Peter, well timed to capture the open beak, and a good view of it too. I like the transition of colours from the head down to the chest. Could you have moved to your left to maybe show the whole bird. :w3

[Don Lacy]

Great pose just whish you had a little more room on the bottom

[Yves Guillot]

Well done despite the possible snakes.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and eye contact.