California Quail

[arash_hazeghi]

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).



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

[christopher galeski]

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

[shane shacaluga]

Wow!!!

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

TFS

[Steve Kaluski]

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

TFS
Steve

[Karl Egressy]

Lovely image, nicely framed with the branches.

[Lorant Voros]

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

[Rachel Hollander]

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

TFS,
Rachel

[Dave Johnson]

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.

[Bill Dix]

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

[Geoffrey Montagu]

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


Geoffrey

[arash_hazeghi]

Thanks everyone

[annmpacheco]

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