Resplendent Quetzal

[Jim Crosswell]

This image was taken in February in Costa Rica. This was my first chance to get an image of the Quetzal at a decent angle. It was a treat to watch two pairs feed on these berries. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1600
f11
1/60s
Tripod

[andresleon]

Wonderful shot! I've been looking for an opportunity to capture this same bird! Very well done. Where in Costa Rica did you take this?

[David Salem]

What a great opportunity you had to capture this elusive bird. Nice side profile and great color and detail. Well captured Jim

[MiroslavMaric]

Great photo and bird. Huh, what the colors..... It's sharp and I like the position of the bird. I'm little bit confused why f11, is it 100% crop? With less the bird can be better separated from busy BG. Congratulations! Cheers! Miro.

[gail bisson]

Love seeing images of this bird.
Good comp and even though the BG is busy, you have a nice separation of the bird from the BG.
I suspect you were at F11 to make sure the entire tail was sharp?
Gail

[Iain Barker]

Well done on capturing such a spectacular bird. I think this is a really nice image and like that it shows the birds surroundings.

[Karl Egressy]

Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird, Jim.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, no question on which way to create a comp with this fellow. Excellent detail, sharp, and I could look at the tail for ages. Yes, he is separated from the BG well enough.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice one Jim! love the bluish colour of this male. Love the habitat and light.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. Andres this image was taken in the parking lot just before you enter Monteverde Forest. Miro I used f11 to keep the tail sharp as Gail suspected. I used various settings and liked this one the best.