Broad-Billed Mot-Mot

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Description

The gorgeous little 8 inch bird is fairly common in Costa Rica.

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Wondering if the OOF tree limb is too much of a distraction?

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Sony A-1
200-600 mm @600
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 3200
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Hi Sandy, beautiful bird well captured. The oof branch is not ideal but the bird is striking enough to still command attention. Nice BG otherwise. Nice head turn too.

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You have to love modern noise reduction. Excellent detail and color in the Motmot, Sandy. While I don’t like that oof tree, I don’t think it’s a deal breaker. Did you get some shots from a step or two to the right or with the opposite head turn?

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Dennis - Sadly, no - he flew in, perched for about 2 seconds, and I got off one short series of shots before he left. I felt lucky to get any. Love these little guys!

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Lovely shot, Sandy.