California Quail

This is a male California Quail that I photographed in Vancouver (ironic that he is native to where I live but I got this frame faraway from home).

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1D-X 400 DO II + 1.4X III. ISO 1600. f/5.6 at 1/200sec. hand held from blind.

Magic image,pose perch and BG spot on,well done.

Wow!!!

Super IQ, great pose and wonderful framing of the foliage. That feather popping out of the forehead is quite unique

TFS

Arash now I really am going off you :bg3:, this is beautiful, what's not to like here? :cheers:

TFS
Steve

Lovely image, nicely framed with the branches.

Very artistic, nice to see you shooting something different with the usual super quality.

Hi Arash - This just works in all respects. Nice pose, creamy bg, excellent exp and detail. The foliage adds as well.

TFS,
Rachel

Gorgeous plumage on these quails and you captured it perfectly! Excellent all 'round. I might be inclined to clone out the specks (poop?) on the moss, rock and foreground leaves, but great either way. TFS.

A beauty. Wonderful pose, colors, BG. Amazing detail HH @ 1/200s and 560mm.

Stunningly beautiful bird, Arash. Like the soft light, BG, and wonderful setting.


Geoffrey

Thanks everyone

a very handsome quail and so nicely composed. The habitat is interesting and all so complimentary to the quail. very sweet.