A Resplendant Quetzel with an avocado in its beak. The small avocado is the main food source for this bird. Very high iso of 5000 and only 20% of full frame (4 out of 20 MP).
Is this a composite: No
iso 5000, 500mm, f6.3, 800th, 20% of full frame.
Excellent detail on a gorgeous subject. Looks great for a big crop and high ISO.
Outstanding capture of this difficult to find and photograph bird, David. Were you in Costa Rica?
Yes this is Costa Rica….
Wow, David, what a beautiful bird, and such details and color captured. Perfect for the Weekly Challenge.
Wow! What an awesome capture! And perfect for the WC! Not just the bird but also the food is green!
David, the details in the bird are excellent. Yes catching it eating something green adds well to how it fits this WC and is good for a big grin.
Wow…what a great capture! I would even say resplendent!
