In my last visit to Ecuador I found this beauty sitting on this perch. I had dreamed for long time of this bird. Finally I saw it.
This is a female, males have a slightly larger beak and their breast feathers are more uniform green.
For this one
Mark IV
600f/4@f/4
ISO 1600
SS 1/60sec.
Tripod
Fill flash
Congratulations on your dream becoming a reality Juan! I like the composition, perch, visible little feet and image is sharp where it needs to be. Light was challenging but you did a great job with the flash. What a long beak!
Stunning bird Juan Carlos. Congrats on getting "the" shot.
Love the perch and the BG.
The light looks like it was very low and I think you handled it very well with the techs you chose and your PP.
I would tone down the highlights in the moss on the LHS of frame
Gail
Congrats on getting this elusive bird. What a beak! Nice overall exposure and details. I agree about the perch. Well done
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