Chuck-will's Widow

[Alan Murphy]

Chuck-will's Widow

San Antonio, TX

D2Xs, 600, ISO 400, f8 @ 1/125.

Finding this guy with the naked eye is very difficult. I am always so impressed that the bird knows that he blends right in with the habitat. A very cool bird in my book.

[Glenn Bartley]

Cool indeed! I sure couldnt see the bird on the thumbnail image......nice on Alan.

[Doug Brown]

I couldn't see the bird either. A nice departure photographically Alan. I love your perch work, but I like the natural stuff too.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely shot Alan. You have used DOF well to make the bird as obvious as possible while clearly showing the colour and pattern camouflage.

[Mark Schmitt]

Does the term cryptic come to mind here, or what! Great shot.

[susanschermer]

Ditto what Doug said, Alan. Camouflage is the subject. The bird looks comfortable in its habitat.

[Jim Neiger]

Very cool!