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I hope you guys and gals are not getting bored with my pictures!

We found and photographed so many wonderful species during my last visit to Ecuador that I have files to share for a few months

For this tour I wanted to get out of my confort zone and instead of using my trusty RRS tripod and Wimberley head, I shot 98% of the time hand held, yeap, not saying this to prove I am young and strong (??) but there are times when a bird won´t give you the time to put your tripod on the ground plus there is a small window to shoot and you just need to take advantage of the situation, best is to shoot from a sturdy tripod I know but... one of the guys who was traveling with me has almost never used his 2X TC paired with his 600f/4 but this time he did and it was mostly because he saw me using it without hesitation! so I guess we both crossed the fence of fear, good for us!

Please let me know your thoughts and as usual, many thanks for taking the time to comment.

Best,

Juan Carlos

Andean Cock of the rock is like the quetzal in Costa Rica. Canon 5DIV and 600f/4 plus 2X

In my humble opinion, this is one of the prettiest herons in the continent, Capped Heron shot from our canoe with the 5DIV and 600f/4 +1.4TC

Noisy night monkeys shy but curious, Canon 5DIV and 600f/4 +1.4TC

Booted Racket-tail Hummingbird, Canon 5DIV and 100-400II

I just hate to shoot against the sky! but this is a special species so who cares! Plum-throated Cotinga, 5DIV and 600f/4 + 2XTC

Many-banded Aracari and a metallic wasp for breakfast! Canon 5DIV and 600f/4 +1.4TC

A bird everyone wants to see! Golden-collared Honeycreeper, shot with Canon 5DIV and 600f/4 + 1.4TC

Golden-naped tanager shot with Canon 5DIV and 600f/4 +2XTC

Nov 22, 2018 at 12:47 PM

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Juan, your images are just superb! While I love your bird images, but the noisy night monkey image is just awesome. These adorable monkeys remind me of some tiny "monkeys" from SE Asia, called Tarsius. Maybe because of their big eyes since those monkeys are nocturnal as well. And you are right, the capped heron is beautiful and "elegant" looking, too. Voted!

Joshua

Nov 22, 2018 at 01:04 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Ecuador part II

Hi Juan,

You seem to have brought it up a notch. All are great yet the first two over the top.

Morris

Nov 22, 2018 at 01:53 PM

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beautifully done, Juan

Nov 22, 2018 at 03:34 PM

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AGeoJO wrote:
Juan, your images are just superb! While I love your bird images, but the noisy night monkey image is just awesome. These adorable monkeys remind me of some tiny "monkeys" from SE Asia, called Tarsius. Maybe because of their big eyes since those monkeys are nocturnal as well. And you are right, the capped heron is beautiful and "elegant" looking, too. Voted!

Joshua

So happy to read your comment Josh,

Take care amigo!

Nov 22, 2018 at 04:41 PM

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morris wrote:
Hi Juan,

You seem to have brought it up a notch. All are great yet the first two over the top.

Morris

Many thanks Morris!

Nov 22, 2018 at 04:41 PM

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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done, Juan

Many thanks KD!

Nov 22, 2018 at 05:21 PM

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Excellent set, Juan! The noisy monkeys are super-cute! Voted!

Nov 22, 2018 at 05:45 PM

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all are very nice Juan

Nov 22, 2018 at 06:22 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Ecuador part II

Hello Juan, another set that is a treat for my eyes

The monkeys steel the show for me, adorable and unexpected surprise!

Great color and processing on some tricky lighting situations. I think the first two would benefit from tighter crops perhaps? Thanks for sharing, always a treat Juan

Karl

Nov 22, 2018 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Ecuador part II

Hi Juan...

These are some of the most beautiful photographs I've seen on FM (or anywhere else for that matter). Wonderful work on each and every one. - Voted!

Tom

Nov 22, 2018 at 06:57 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Ecuador part II

What stunning pictures, Juan! That Cock-of-the-Rock picture is the best I have seen yet of the species.

Amit

Nov 22, 2018 at 08:17 PM

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Lovely set Juan.

Nov 23, 2018 at 08:05 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Ecuador part II

Hi Tom!

And many thanks for your kind words!
Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Juan...

These are some of the most beautiful photographs I've seen on FM (or anywhere else for that matter). Wonderful work on each and every one. - Voted!

Tom

Nov 23, 2018 at 10:41 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Ecuador part II

Many thanks Bobby!

bobbytan wrote:
Excellent set, Juan! The noisy monkeys are super-cute! Voted!

Nov 24, 2018 at 07:49 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Ecuador part II

Beautiful shots Juan. I would consider removing the yellow leaf in the UL corner of the first image either by a slightly tighter crop or PS....it draws the eye away from the beautiful COTR.

TFS
Geoff

Nov 24, 2018 at 08:25 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Ecuador part II

I will try that! Many thanks for the suggestion!

arbitrage wrote:
Beautiful shots Juan. I would consider removing the yellow leaf in the UL corner of the first image either by a slightly tighter crop or PS....it draws the eye away from the beautiful COTR.

TFS
Geoff

Nov 24, 2018 at 11:29 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Ecuador part II

Really great set! Must have been a great trip as well. Really a pleasure to view these. Very impressive results for 2X handheld!!!!
Stuart

Nov 24, 2018 at 04:48 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Ecuador part II

It was indeed!
Thanks Stu!

smjphoto wrote:
Really great set! Must have been a great trip as well. Really a pleasure to view these. Very impressive results for 2X handheld!!!!
Stuart

Nov 25, 2018 at 10:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Ecuador part II

Fantastic!

Would you mind sharing how you traveled with all your camera gear? Did you check in some of them? What bag/box did you use to transport your gear?

Nov 25, 2018 at 10:37 AM

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