Red-rumped Cacique

[Kester Clarke]

Photographed this young female Red-rumped Cacique as it was returning to a large colony with nest material. With a bridge nearby, I was able to get near eye level with their nests which are slung from a tall tree.

7D2, 500f/4L at 500mm, 1/2500s, f/9, ISO1000
tripod, cable release

[Binu John]

Stunning capture! The exposure is spot on showing all the details. Excellent pose and light. TFS

[William Dickson]

I really like this Kester. The bird is captured very well in flight with great HA and blacks. Carrying the nesting material and seeing the nest really makes this special. Not a bad BG either. Well done. Good work and thanks for sharing

[keith mitchell]

That's a cracking flight shot Kester lovely colours and sheens on the bird and pretty sharp to boot, caught the scene beautifully.

Keith.

[Diane Miller]

Excellent action caught! I love the level of detail in the BG and the nest is gorgeous.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of spectacular moment. Great exposure on blacks. Love the blue eye and rim of red rump, nice BG and story telling frame.

Regards,
Satish.

[Kester Clarke]

Thanks everyone. Glad you liked it.

[subramanya_ck]

Fabulous image, great timing

[Marina Scarr]

Terrific action/behavior you captured here and you get the entire story/scene to boot!