California Quail by Robin Reid

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22-APR-2006	Robin Reid

California Quail

Rancho Bernardo, CA

The lighting today is overcast and flat, and I had to shoot through my back yard door window, yet I’m delighted to get a shot of a California Quail. They have been inhabiting my back yard for over twenty years and are VERY difficult to capture.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
1/160s f/10.0 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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laine82		23-Apr-2006 20:26
So special, Robin. Beautiful markings.

Breland		23-Apr-2006 15:55
Excellent shot Robin, he is posed perfectly.

Pepe Zyman		23-Apr-2006 06:12
Excellent find!

Bryan Murahashi		23-Apr-2006 04:25
Fabulous shot of this elusive bird.

Mindy McNaugher		23-Apr-2006 03:23
Great shot Robin! Love the profile view!

Herb		23-Apr-2006 01:41
Great catch, Robin

Gayle P. Clement		23-Apr-2006 01:11
I am so envious! This is one I've been trying to capture for a while. They're SO fast.

Karen Leaf		23-Apr-2006 00:31
love the liitle crook on his head. I did one from my second story bathroom so the creature wouldn't run off. what a bunch of nuts we are, lol!

Katie Chew		22-Apr-2006 23:32
Excellent capture!

Cliff		22-Apr-2006 22:42
Yes - good sneaking up on and photgraphing Robin ! Birds just fly off the moment I even _think_ of taking their pictures.

coaster		22-Apr-2006 20:38
Good shot, window or not.

carol j. phipps		22-Apr-2006 20:36
What a cute bird and wonderful portrait.

Greg Harp		22-Apr-2006 20:30
Excellent capture Robin.

Guest		22-Apr-2006 20:14
Robert! Beautiful shot, even with the logistical challenges. I put a new gallery up today, so I thought I'd stop by and see what you're up to. Hugs.

Arno Meintjes Wildlife		22-Apr-2006 17:54
Very nice image Robin

Ron S. Bernardo		22-Apr-2006 17:50
Very good capture!

Guest		22-Apr-2006 17:37
Great image, especially from your position! Great job Robin!

royalld		22-Apr-2006 17:36
Great shot, partcularly through a window and obviously at a good distance.