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Crested Caracara

© Emile Abbott
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Crested Caracara

Uploaded: January 26, 2014

Description

This is an uncommon bird but found regularly on the King Ranch. One of the King Ranches major enterprises is Eco-tourism and wildlife management. They are in the path of two major fly zones and have an extensive range of wildlife. The Crested Caracara is a large headed, long legged bird that is blackish brown overall with white throat and neck. It has red to orange facial skin and a barred white chest. It has a slight crest on the back of the head. This bird was a long ways off and I shot this at 1,200mm handheld from our vehicle which accounts for its lack of tack sharp detail but you can see the main features.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 215.00 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

John Connolly January 26, 2014

An amazing image for a hand held 1200mm shot Emile! It looks like a beautiful bird! #1561074

Tiia Vissak January 26, 2014

a great pose! #10956507

frank w. degenhardt January 26, 2014

A tough shot but you did bring home the beauty of this bird. Has a hawk like look to it. Gorgeous colors and again the story is a fun read, interesting and the combination of story and picture is beautiful Emile. #10956613

Robert R. Goodman January 26, 2014

Hi Emile,Beautiful bird my friend.I have never seen one.Great capture!!!! #10956668

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 26, 2014

Thanks John, Tiia, Frank and Bobby. I really put this little camera to the test at very far distances handheld. It will never match the sharpness of a high dollar lens on a tripod but I was very surprised with the overall ability over a wide range at a reasonable cost. On this trip it was the only camera I used as an experiment in its (and mine) ability under these circumstances. This was one of the least sharp but I still got the main features of this uncommon bird I would not have gotten with a 200 mm lens with a 2X doubler. Have a nice week-end. #10956718

Nadia Paul January 26, 2014

Great pose and beautiful bird Emile - great wildlife capture! #10956795

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 26, 2014

Stunning bird and capture, Emile!!!!

Debby #10956843

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 26, 2014

Beautiful bird and great capture. #10956853

Stan Kwasniowski January 26, 2014

Emile, well done, consider the distance #10956898

Chris Ebben January 27, 2014

Well done under the circumstances, thanks for showing us all this regal looking bird, we most probably would not have seen it otherwise. Good one=^..^= #10956958

Colette M. Metcalf January 27, 2014

What a beautiful capture, Emile!!! #10957073

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 27, 2014

Wonderful composition, Emile! Such a majestic bird and pose. #10957274

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 27, 2014

Thanks Nadia, Debby, Tammy, Stan, Chris, Colette and Martha. #10957624

Jill Odice level-classic January 30, 2014

I seem to learn something new with each image and description you post Emile! You make a good teacher as well as Doctor and photographer :-) #10960513

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 31, 2014

Thanks Jill. #10960998

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 04, 2014

One of those tough situations when you got what you can get, great catch my friend!!! <>< #10966315

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 04, 2014

Thanks Nancy. #10966435

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