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John Dicus | all galleries >> Mexico, North America >> Ciudad Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico. May, 2005 > Cloudy Elegant Trogon
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28-MAY-2005 John Dicus

Cloudy Elegant Trogon

Sometimes luck or serendipity play a larger role in capturing an interesting image than does a photograher's skill. We really just happened to be at the right place and time as a heavy fog rolled in to obscure this colorful tropical bird just enough to add this ethereal feel. We just happened to have the camera at hand to grab this quick hand-held shot. Moments later, the fog was too thick to capture another image of this trogon.

Nikon D70 ,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM
1/500s f/7.1 at 500.0mm with Flash full exif

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Bernard Bosmans06-Oct-2008 07:42
Like this very much, wonderful mood. Great shot John. V.
Guy Bruyea25-Feb-2006 17:13
One of my favorites John. This really captures the feel of a tropical forest for me. Luck maybe, but being ready and able to correctly expose, compose, and capture does require the skill. Excellent shot. GMV.