Gamble's Quail

[Trey Barron]

While visiting Bosque, I had the chance to spend some time with these guys. They were everywhere at the RV park that we stayed at. I set this perch up on the off chance one may use it while I was there and not at the refuge.
40d / 500f4 + 1.4x / 1/1000th @ f8 / iso400/ cropped

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and composition. The bird and perch look a bit soft on my monitor.

[Trey Barron]

Thanks Axel. I will sharpen it up a bit. I originally had more USM on it but took it back a bit. Just afraid to over do it.

[Fabs Forns]

What a treat to get one up in the perch, I only saw them on the ground and going away :(
Agree on the sharpening issue.

[Doug Brown]

Great perch and pose! Another vote for more sharpening.

[Trey Barron]

Here it is with some more sharpening

[Dan Walker]

Turned out pretty good Trey. I might take a wee bit off the bottom.

Dan