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Roof Runner

© Emile Abbott

Roof Runner

Uploaded: September 01, 2013

Description

This is actually a Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) which is a large, ground-dwelling cuckoo with brown and white streaks. They have a long, heavy, bill, and a conspicuous bushy crest and a long, white edged tail. I have rarely seen these bird fly or get to high places. Spotted this bird first on a power wire outside my office today then he flew and walked around the roof. Fortunately I had my powershot camera with me.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 66.59 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic September 01, 2013

What a great perspective, detail and color
Excellent, Emile #1542758

Emile Abbott level-classic September 01, 2013

Thanks Bill. #10828936

John Connolly September 01, 2013

Two outstanding images Emile! That is a mighty little camera you have there! #10829000

frank w. degenhardt September 01, 2013

He can run but he can't hide from you with that trusty camera Emile. That did surprise me to see it on the wire and then the roof of the house. Works out for you as the colors and shapes of the tiles make a fantastic background for the features and colors of the road runner. I really enjoy how sharp and clear the picture is my friend. Outstanding. #10829030

Robert R. Goodman September 01, 2013

Hi Emile,Great capture my friend.I just saw one today!!! #10829059

Ermanno Radice September 01, 2013

Wow! Fantastic capture, great image! #10829096

Chris Ebben September 01, 2013

Obviously keeping up high out of the way of all those cats. Very nice looking bird, it pays to always have a camera on hand, well taken=^..^= #10829124

Linda S. Smith level-classic September 01, 2013

What a great shot of this guy Emile! (Beep, Beep ;-) #10829136

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 01, 2013

Great capture of him Doc! #10829147

David Phalen September 01, 2013

Which reinforces the old adage.. always carry a camera with you.:) Terrific wildlife capture Emile!! #10829284

Mitch Spence level-classic September 01, 2013

I'm impressed, Emile, with the bird, the shot, and the camera. I really must take a look at this Canon. I've seen these birds only a couple of times, and on the ground moving fast. #10829287

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 01, 2013

Outstanding captures, Emile. Fabulous details. #10829317

Tiia Vissak September 02, 2013

a cool close-up! #10829538

Nadia Paul September 02, 2013

What a beauty Emile - wonderful captures both! #10829723

Colette M. Metcalf September 02, 2013

Wow! This is outstanding!!!!! #10829755

Joy Rector September 02, 2013

wow, love this capture #10829959

Jill Odice level-classic September 02, 2013

Meep Meep ...:-) Great job capturing him better then Wylie Coyote :-) #10830446

Emile Abbott level-classic September 02, 2013

Thank you all: John, Frank, Bobby Ermanno, Chris, Linda, Jeff, David, Mitch, Tammy, Tiia, Nadia, Colette, Joy and Jill. Chris you might be right there were 3 cats that were around. #10830551

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 02, 2013

This is sooo kool Frank! Great find and capture..great comp, colors and clarity!

jo ann c. #10830725

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 02, 2013

Now, how in the world did I confuse this??? A wonderful find Emile and super presentation!

jo ann c. #10830729

Emile Abbott level-classic September 03, 2013

Thanks JO ANN #10831523

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 04, 2013

Lucky you had your camera with you, Emile!! What a fantastic shot of this handsome guy!! #10833230

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 04, 2013

Exceptional tones, textures, detail, clarity, focus & close up, Emile. Faved. #10833259

Emile Abbott level-classic September 04, 2013

Thanks Terry and Paddy. #10833483

Anita Hogue September 05, 2013

WOW, what a catch! This is awesome, Emille! Would love to see one! #10833873

Ellen Hodges September 05, 2013

Absolutely fantastic capture with awesome pov, Emile!! #10833950

Carol Eade level-addict September 05, 2013

OMGosh, great shot Emile! #10834558

Emile Abbott level-classic September 06, 2013

Thanks Anita, Ellen and Carol. #10835028

Jill Odice level-classic September 08, 2013

That must be an awesome little camera to get such a great close up with so much detail! Excellent image Emile! #10837289

Emile Abbott level-classic September 09, 2013

Thanks Jill. #10838325

Andre Larose September 12, 2013

Great shot Emile! Very beautiful detail! #10841196

Emile Abbott level-classic September 12, 2013

Thanks Andre #10841284

Marijana Fajgl September 16, 2013

I wasn´t around here for some time and I missed lots of your great captures. Love this one a lot! I hope all your cat friends are ok. #10846434

Emile Abbott level-classic September 16, 2013

Thanks Marijana. #10846505

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 04, 2013

OH MY GOSH!!! What an interesting fellow, I LOVE this!!! <>< #10862235

Emile Abbott level-classic October 04, 2013

I was surprised to find him there. #10862344

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