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I was privileged this first day of April to get these shots. First, a rarely-seen Western Variegated Florp. These birds' mottled plumage enables them to blend in with surrounding foliage so effectively that they are virtually invisible.

Second, a Greater Black-throated Veebler. These magnificent birds are seldom observed in the western US, so this was a real treat. I have never seen feathers so dark on a bird before. This shot is a close up of the inky-black neck plumage.

Enjoy!



© tim shore 2015

Western Variegated Florp. Camouflage renders it virtually invisible





© tim shore 2015

Ready for its close-up: The dark dark neck feathers of the Greater Black-throated Veebler.




Apr 01, 2015 at 07:49 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Two rare birds


April fools?


Apr 01, 2015 at 08:11 PM
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These are so beautiful...the second particular is a work of art...I would love to know your processing technique as it is magnificent...thank you for posting the exif data so I know what camera/lens to purchase and setting to get shots just like these. Oddly, I have a few shots just like your second...in fact quite a few so maybe it's not such a rara avis.
Thank you for sharing these on el dia los tontos de Abril
Eric

Edited on Apr 01, 2015 at 08:53 PM · View previous versions



Apr 01, 2015 at 08:12 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Two rare birds


~ Ron


Apr 01, 2015 at 08:51 PM
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Thanks eyelaser. Glad to help out with the exif. You need a long lens for veebler close ups. I used Lightroom for PP...got to set the black point just right.


Apr 02, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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....Number 2 is my pick....

The talent on this forum is simply outstanding!!!

well done , oh great shooter of veeblerz!

LuckyT




Apr 02, 2015 at 01:19 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Two rare birds


I like both equally. Great talent here. You hands down have my vote for this series of photos to be the featured thread of the week.


Apr 02, 2015 at 02:27 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Two rare birds


#2 is a bit bright on my screen; just saying!
Thanks for sharing these rarities!
Don



Apr 02, 2015 at 07:58 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Two rare birds


Simply outstanding work here. I love the light you captured in the Veeblers eyes.
It does look a little soft in the corners though.

Someday.... I too will be able to capture rare moments like this.



Apr 02, 2015 at 09:18 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Two rare birds


I got a similar image to your Greater Black-throated Veebler using a white 800mm lens on my black body. More info below:



Morris



Apr 02, 2015 at 05:10 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Two rare birds


Best 2 pics of the year... Congrats... Chuck


Apr 02, 2015 at 05:53 PM





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