Buff-collared Nightjar

[Alan Murphy]

Buff-collared Nightjar

SE Arizona

D800, 600, ISO 640, f11, 1/200, flash as main.

This incredible bird is calling on his singing perch.

[Bill Dix]

Incredible is indeed the word. And amazing. Well done as usual, Alan.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Great bird and excellent techs. Love the pose, the DOF and the comp.

[Karl Egressy]

Amazing close up image, Alan.

[Enrique Patino]

Absolutely!

[Rick Bowers]

Someone get that bird a razor! Amazing as usual, Alan.

[William Dickson]

Wow

[Marina Scarr]

Killer calling pose and amazing that you were able to get this close to such an elusive species. Whites look a tad hot around the color. :) Maybe it's a tad bright overall. Wish this frame were mine!

[Shawn Zierman]

Very unique image, and when does this species ever even get posted?! The head angle is excellent and gives a great look at the inside of the bird's mouth, which really pops with color.

[Don Nelson]

Outstanding portrait of an extremely rare bird. Florida Canyon?

[Henry Domke]

I agree with Marina that the whites look a tad hot. I think it would look better if you dialed back the contrast significantly.

[Ritesh Nangare]

Great Work Done here................Gerat SHot.