p.3 #4 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
Plinian wrote:
Wonderful, KD! (I saw the thumbnail on the first image and knew it had to be your post--glad to see you're making your way through those terabytes of images!)
My favorites are the images with rain in the background, but what really stands out is the diversity. Not only of species and families, but also of "common" CR opportunities (toucans, eyelash vipers) but the really special ones (toucanet, becard).
Stay in touch and stay warm!
Greg
P.S. That's a Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher (even though the tail is not so long--it's a juvenile male I think); "Silky Flycatcher is a small family that includes our Phainopepla.
P.P.S. I also want to vote more than once!...Show more →
thanks so much for the detailed post. Yes, I will edit the description of the fly catcher. Looking forward to seeing your images. Agree about the diversity and the colors of CR, completely blew me away.
Take care and we should meet up some time this summer. thanks for the vote and the support over the years.
p.3 #5 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
jfwoodman wrote:
Costa Rica is amazing. Looks like an amazing and successful trip. Great variety and quality of images. Congrats!
Jim
thanks so much Jim for visiting and for the comment. Agree with you 100% about Costa Rica.
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mrcolin2u wrote:
Very nice indeed !!! Fantastic job on all birds, snakes, frogs and bats
thanks Mr. Colin. Appreciate the comment
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Nancy Asquith wrote:
Superb set! Loved the quetzals, the frog shown with eggs, and the bat sticking out its tongue.
p.3 #7 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
Thanks 40D
appreciate the comment and yes we were so lucky to get the Quetzal shots. we were able to get 3 sighting, but the one posted here had the best BG and light.
p.3 #10 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
AGeoJO wrote:
A well-deserved win - congrats, KD!
thanks so much Joshua. It's photogs like you that provide the inspiration for newbies like us
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gabrielgartner wrote:
Great set. FYI, your cayman is actually an American crocodile.
thanks for the correction, Gabriel. Do you mind telling me what differentiates the two so that I do not make the same mistake twice.
p.3 #15 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
Wow. Great pics. Really enjoyed the #1 Quetzal shot. I am new to bird watching and wanted to kindly ask for your advice on what setup to buy (ie which camera model, brand, lens and additional equipment you recommend I Purchase).
I live in Honduras and what to begin bird watching as a hobby. I would like to buy a setup that will be easy to use as a begginer and that an be used once I start improving my skills, ect.
What setup are you using. Canon? You mention the Model EOS5D Mark IV? With the Canon 500 mm lens?
Thank you in advance for your help and recommendations.
p.3 #16 · Costa Rica Round 2 Birds, Bats, Frogs, and Reptiiles (image heavy)
LuisKafie wrote:
Wow. Great pics. Really enjoyed the #1 Quetzal shot. I am new to bird watching and wanted to kindly ask for your advice on what setup to buy (ie which camera model, brand, lens and additional equipment you recommend I Purchase).
I live in Honduras and what to begin bird watching as a hobby. I would like to buy a setup that will be easy to use as a begginer and that an be used once I start improving my skills, ect.
What setup are you using. Canon? You mention the Model EOS5D Mark IV? With the Canon 500 mm lens?
Thank you in advance for your help and recommendations....Show more →
thanks LuisKafie. I use Canon MK4 + 500 mm prime lense with a 1.4 teleconverter if required. I also use the 5DMK3 + 100 -400 mm lense. These are my 2 main set ups for birds and mammals, ie., wildlife.
The equipment to use for Birdwatching is different than what you would use for Bird photography.I am assuming that you mean bird photography.If birds in Honduras are within reach and you are concerned about your budget and you want to go the Canon way, I would start with canon 7D2 or a 5Dmk 3 oe 5Dmk 4 with a 100-400 mm lense. There are many deals on Buy Sell forum of Fred Miranda that you can investigate or buy it locally in Honduras.You need a sturdy tripod with a Wimberly or similar head
Please PM me if you need more help.
