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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Resplendent quetzal - an unplanned encounter | |
Sharona wrote:
These are really gorgeous. My favorite is the first one; I love seeing the habitat and he is framed perfectly!
Thank you very much, Sharon! More an environmental "portrait", indeed.
Warkari wrote:
Excellent shots, Joshua!!
I was in Costa Rica earlier this year and spent 2 days trying to get the quetzal in Monteverde. Was finally successful but did not get good pictures because the pair was in deep shadows of trees and, as you said, you are not allowed to use fill flash.
- Amit
Thank you very much, Amit! I admit that I got lucky on this trip. Everybody had to pay extra for this unscheduled outing but a shooting buddy of mine, in addition to that, had to change her scheduled flight back and had to stay an extra night to be able to do that. Shooting wildlife is kind of gambling and our bet paid off when were able to capture this pair of quetzals.
Another shooting buddy of mine and I had to go through heavy traffic around San Jose to make it to the airport and we were cutting it close. Apparently, another gamble in Costa Rica but fortunately, we made it back in time for our flight. Phew!
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