Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
p.1 #1Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Hello friends, I'm sharing my latest newsletter with you.
As always, your comments are welcome.
At the beginning of October, we had our scheduled tour in Ecuador with Trogon Photo Tours, and it was truly one of the most productive and exhausting trips I've had since starting this job.
During our trip, we explored northern Ecuador, including the Andean foothills and inter-Andean valley, and also extended our journey into the Amazon. In total, it was 19 days of travel, over 260+ species photographed, and many wonderful memories.
As those who have traveled with me know, my main focus during these trips is helping clients achieve the best possible photographs, so the photos I'm sharing are just a small sample of the results our clients obtained.
One of the most special moments of the trip was our encounter with a juvenile Black and Chestnut Eagle by the roadside—undoubtedly a moment I had dreamed of since I began nature photography.
I also have to say that I'm very happy with my new Sony A1ii, I'm still getting used to the new camera, but I must say I'm really enjoying the Pre-Capture option and I'm very pleased with the results.
In my tests, I obtained very good results with a minimum shutter speed of 1/4000 and an aperture between f/5.6 and f/7.1, provided the ambient light allowed it. Regarding ISO, I had to increase it to 12800 to ensure a good shutter speed; however, even after noise reduction with DXO, the image quality remained very good.
I'm currently in Peru with another group of enthusiastic photographers, searching for the beautiful birds of the northern part of the country. I'll share some photos with you in a couple of weeks.
Regards, Javier
Emerald Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5,6 I 1/4000 I ISO 12800
Black-and-Chestnut Eagle, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F8 I 1/500 I ISO 4000
Red-headed Barbet, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F4,5 I 1/4000 I ISO 1000
Hoatzin, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5 I 1/5000 I ISO 2000
Gray and Gold Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F6,3 I 1/1250 I ISO 5000
Capped Heron, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5 I 1/3200 I ISO 5000
Andean Condor, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5,6 I 1/2000 I ISO 5000
Our group in Chakana Reserve photographing Andean Condor and Ecuadorian Hillstar
Sunbittern, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F4 I 1/2500 I ISO 6400
Wire-tailed manakin, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F5,6I 1/320 I ISO 5000
Purple-chested hummingbird, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F7,1 I 1/500 I ISO 5000
Common Potoo, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F7,1 I 1/400 I ISO 5000
As always, your comments are welcome.
At the beginning of October, we had our scheduled tour in Ecuador with Trogon Photo Tours, and it was truly one of the most productive and exhausting trips I've had since starting this job.
During our trip, we explored northern Ecuador, including the Andean foothills and inter-Andean valley, and also extended our journey into the Amazon. In total, it was 19 days of travel, over 260+ species photographed, and many wonderful memories.
As those who have traveled with me know, my main focus during these trips is helping clients achieve the best possible photographs, so the photos I'm sharing are just a small sample of the results our clients obtained.
One of the most special moments of the trip was our encounter with a juvenile Black and Chestnut Eagle by the roadside—undoubtedly a moment I had dreamed of since I began nature photography.
I also have to say that I'm very happy with my new Sony A1ii, I'm still getting used to the new camera, but I must say I'm really enjoying the Pre-Capture option and I'm very pleased with the results.
In my tests, I obtained very good results with a minimum shutter speed of 1/4000 and an aperture between f/5.6 and f/7.1, provided the ambient light allowed it. Regarding ISO, I had to increase it to 12800 to ensure a good shutter speed; however, even after noise reduction with DXO, the image quality remained very good.
I'm currently in Peru with another group of enthusiastic photographers, searching for the beautiful birds of the northern part of the country. I'll share some photos with you in a couple of weeks.
Regards, Javier
Emerald Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5,6 I 1/4000 I ISO 12800
Black-and-Chestnut Eagle, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F8 I 1/500 I ISO 4000
Red-headed Barbet, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F4,5 I 1/4000 I ISO 1000
Hoatzin, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5 I 1/5000 I ISO 2000
Gray and Gold Tanager, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F6,3 I 1/1250 I ISO 5000
Capped Heron, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5 I 1/3200 I ISO 5000
Andean Condor, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F5,6 I 1/2000 I ISO 5000
Our group in Chakana Reserve photographing Andean Condor and Ecuadorian Hillstar
Sunbittern, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm I F4 I 1/2500 I ISO 6400
Wire-tailed manakin, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F5,6I 1/320 I ISO 5000
Purple-chested hummingbird, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F7,1 I 1/500 I ISO 5000
Common Potoo, Sony A1ii + Sony 600mm + F7,1 I 1/400 I ISO 5000
Nov 09, 2025 at 07:33 PM
p.1 #2Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Looks like your group had a very productive session. The Hoatzin comes across as my winner in sheer force of personality, heh. Nice work.
Eric
Eric
Nov 10, 2025 at 09:15 AM
p.1 #3Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Wonderful specimens and poses, Javier!
Douglas
Douglas
Nov 10, 2025 at 03:49 PM
p.1 #5Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Wow Wow Wow! These pictures are the very best Advertising for your expeditions!
Thank you so much for sharing - voted!
The Black-and-Chestnut Eagle reminds me very much of the majestic Harpy eagle - these birds are soooo WOW!
Thank you so much for sharing - voted!
The Black-and-Chestnut Eagle reminds me very much of the majestic Harpy eagle - these birds are soooo WOW!
Nov 11, 2025 at 01:28 PM
p.1 #7Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
I popped in to Ecuador a couple of weeks ago. I am enjoying the birding.
Nov 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
p.1 #8Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Regards
Javier
Erictator wrote:
Looks like your group had a very productive session. The Hoatzin comes across as my winner in sheer force of personality, heh. Nice work.
Eric
Regards
Javier
Erictator wrote:
Looks like your group had a very productive session. The Hoatzin comes across as my winner in sheer force of personality, heh. Nice work.
Eric
Nov 13, 2025 at 03:48 PM
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douter wrote:
Wonderful specimens and poses, Javier!
Douglas
thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Wonderful specimens and poses, Javier!
Douglas
thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Nov 17, 2025 at 08:16 PM
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gkinard1952 wrote:
I popped in to Ecuador a couple of weeks ago. I am enjoying the birding.
Ecuador is a paradise, I'm glad you had a good trip.
Best regards
I popped in to Ecuador a couple of weeks ago. I am enjoying the birding.
Ecuador is a paradise, I'm glad you had a good trip.
Best regards
Nov 19, 2025 at 08:02 PM
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p.1 #11Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
louie champan wrote:
Stunning set of images!
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Stunning set of images!
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Nov 21, 2025 at 05:00 PM
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Happydan wrote:
Wow Wow Wow! These pictures are the very best Advertising for your expeditions!
Thank you so much for sharing - voted!
The Black-and-Chestnut Eagle reminds me very much of the majestic Harpy eagle - these birds are soooo WOW!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate them.
Regards,
Javier
Wow Wow Wow! These pictures are the very best Advertising for your expeditions!
Thank you so much for sharing - voted!
The Black-and-Chestnut Eagle reminds me very much of the majestic Harpy eagle - these birds are soooo WOW!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate them.
Regards,
Javier
Nov 22, 2025 at 08:39 PM
p.1 #13Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Great set! The manakin is fantastic
Nov 23, 2025 at 02:49 AM
p.1 #14Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Muchas gracias, saludos
Javier
Happydan wrote:
Gracias Hermanito
Javier
Happydan wrote:
Gracias Hermanito
Nov 24, 2025 at 02:56 AM
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Mstee84 wrote:
Great set! The manakin is fantastic
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Great set! The manakin is fantastic
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Nov 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
p.1 #16Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Productive session, great photos Javier 
Dec 08, 2025 at 05:49 AM
p.1 #17Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Ted ellis wrote:
Productive session, great photos Javier
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Productive session, great photos Javier
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Dec 09, 2025 at 07:54 PM
p.1 #18Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
Marvelous set!!! Love them
Birdie
Birdie
Dec 09, 2025 at 08:12 PM
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birdied wrote:
Marvelous set!!! Love them
Birdie
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Marvelous set!!! Love them
Birdie
Thank you so much, regards.
Javier
Dec 10, 2025 at 07:48 PM
p.1 #20Ecuador Photo Workshop October 2025
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Dec 26, 2025 at 09:47 PM