Red Eye

Uploaded: January 07, 2009

Description

The Spotted Towhee is a distinctive bird that is often heard before it is seen, scraping about in the brush. The deep chestnut flanks and sides combined with the male's solid black head, red eye, and black upperparts are distinctive. The belly is white, and the white spots on the wings give this bird its name.
F/8, 1/1000th, ISO 400, Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens & Kenko 2x tele @ 600mm FL. Sunny & clear.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

Ellen Hodges February 19, 2009

Excellent details and color, Howard. Really great image. Will probably see this in a magazine soon.!!! #1086269

Michael Lynch June 05, 2009

Excellent colors, comp and details and a great writeup to boot !!! #7599284

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