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16-FEB-2006 Breland

Curve Billed Thrasher

T or C, New Mexico

I played chase with this bird for half an hour trying to get a shot where some of him was not hidden. This was my best shot.

Nikon D70 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF
1/640s f/8.0 at 500.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik04-Jun-2006 01:08
GMV! Excellent shot - super sharp. Always admired how they are able to perch and nest with all those thorns. L&S
Guest 05-Mar-2006 19:42
I'm so impressed by your captures
Bryan Murahashi05-Mar-2006 18:44
Terrific, sharp capture. Well worth the chase. Like the prickly perch. GMV.
Guest 03-Mar-2006 14:22
Nice! Love how the thorns repeat his little needle beak and make it look menacing!
Buz Kiefer01-Mar-2006 00:04
That's one wild looking bird Breland. Like how his coloration blend with the color of the thorn bush. That menacing beak is a sure match for those thorns too. Vote.
Arno Meintjes Wildlife28-Feb-2006 09:55
Nice sharp image.
Bob Foisel27-Feb-2006 17:47
Nice capture, excellent detail, looks like it got poked by a thorn in the face. Good efforts.
Guest 27-Feb-2006 03:18
well worth your effort Breland
beautiful image
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petesie27-Feb-2006 02:21
Well worth the time, Breland, excellent shot....I'm laughing at Coleen, and I wonder how he got his name.
Peter Stahl27-Feb-2006 02:13
Excellent capture. Am surprised he found a spot to perch with all those needles.
Tom Munson26-Feb-2006 16:56
Terrific shot.
Herb 26-Feb-2006 14:38
Great shot
Beverly Wickersham26-Feb-2006 13:06
Good job. I really like the thorny branches in this shot. Kind of goes with the beak.
Neal Nye26-Feb-2006 12:38
Beautiful shot of him. It was worth the chase!
Marco Valk26-Feb-2006 11:00
nice catch
Guy Bruyea26-Feb-2006 10:44
Fabulous image. Definitely worth the chase!
Karen Stuebing26-Feb-2006 10:40
And it's an excellent one. I agree. The thorns are perfect with that curved bill. Great detail and exposure.
JW26-Feb-2006 10:09
What a superb shot! I think the thorns really put the bird into context. Excellent work
Steven Jusczyk26-Feb-2006 08:19
Great catch!
Focus26-Feb-2006 06:37
What a great capture this is.........great color and detail!
laine8226-Feb-2006 05:31
It lives dangerously does it not. A great capture.
Karen Leaf26-Feb-2006 05:00
Groaning at Coleen :)
A very excellent capture Bre. Good! job.
Chris P.26-Feb-2006 04:34
Great capture. Love the color of the eye. It contrasts well with the thorns around it. I know what you mean about chase the bird. LOL!
Laryl26-Feb-2006 03:33
and a perfect shot it is! drew me in to see from the new pad listings :0
Coleen Perilloux Landry26-Feb-2006 03:28
Wonderfully crisp and clear shot, Breland. Is this the thorn bird?