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Dec 4, 2023 09:39:27   #
bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur
 
I have traveled to many countries and locations in Latin America and taken many photos of beautiful birds, but this is the only time I have seen this bird, a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. I followed him through the brush for 100 meters trying to get a shot in the open. This was the closest I got. This was taken many years ago and I have had this bird on my target list every time we travel south, but have never seen it since. Maybe some day.
This was shot with a Canon 7D2, a 400 mm 5.6 lens with a 1.4X extender (560 mm total) at f/8.0, SS 1/500, and ISO of 1250. It was hand held and processed in PS (minimal adjustments to WB, whites and blacks) and Topaz DeNoise AI. The lens was non stabilized and neither was the camera (a DSLR). Amazing that even before all the new technology it was possible to get a sharp picture.


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Dec 4, 2023 09:44:42   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
It's a great image. Your effort paid off.

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Dec 4, 2023 09:53:47   #
MosheR Loc: New York City
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have traveled to many countries and locations in Latin America and taken many photos of beautiful birds, but this is the only time I have seen this bird, a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. I followed him through the brush for 100 meters trying to get a shot in the open. This was the closest I got. This was taken many years ago and I have had this bird on my target list every time we travel south, but have never seen it since. Maybe some day.
This was shot with a Canon 7D2, a 400 mm 5.6 lens with a 1.4X extender (560 mm total) at f/8.0, SS 1/500, and ISO of 1250. It was hand held and processed in PS (minimal adjustments to WB, whites and blacks) and Topaz DeNoise AI. The lens was non stabilized and neither was the camera (a DSLR). Amazing that even before all the new technology it was possible to get a sharp picture.
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A really beautiful creature. Great shooting.

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Dec 4, 2023 09:53:48   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
I'll say, good work.

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Dec 4, 2023 10:10:59   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Very nice!

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Dec 4, 2023 10:15:39   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 

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Dec 4, 2023 10:47:57   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
It’s eyes are stunning.

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Dec 4, 2023 12:09:59   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Your effort paid off. Great bird nicely shot

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Dec 4, 2023 16:41:57   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have traveled to many countries and locations in Latin America and taken many photos of beautiful birds, but this is the only time I have seen this bird, a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. I followed him through the brush for 100 meters trying to get a shot in the open. This was the closest I got. This was taken many years ago and I have had this bird on my target list every time we travel south, but have never seen it since. Maybe some day.
This was shot with a Canon 7D2, a 400 mm 5.6 lens with a 1.4X extender (560 mm total) at f/8.0, SS 1/500, and ISO of 1250. It was hand held and processed in PS (minimal adjustments to WB, whites and blacks) and Topaz DeNoise AI. The lens was non stabilized and neither was the camera (a DSLR). Amazing that even before all the new technology it was possible to get a sharp picture.
I have traveled to many countries and locations in... (show quote)


Great story and a great photo!

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Dec 4, 2023 20:25:43   #
DougS Loc: Central Arkansas
 
Sure is a pretty bird!

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Dec 5, 2023 07:19:25   #
nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah
 
A great capture!

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Dec 5, 2023 08:42:38   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
A GREAT catch ! I am still using the 400 5.6 Canon - now with the Sony A9 .....thanks for sharing

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Dec 5, 2023 11:04:18   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Determination Capture

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Dec 6, 2023 04:29:59   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have traveled to many countries and locations in Latin America and taken many photos of beautiful birds, but this is the only time I have seen this bird, a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo. I followed him through the brush for 100 meters trying to get a shot in the open. This was the closest I got. This was taken many years ago and I have had this bird on my target list every time we travel south, but have never seen it since. Maybe some day.
This was shot with a Canon 7D2, a 400 mm 5.6 lens with a 1.4X extender (560 mm total) at f/8.0, SS 1/500, and ISO of 1250. It was hand held and processed in PS (minimal adjustments to WB, whites and blacks) and Topaz DeNoise AI. The lens was non stabilized and neither was the camera (a DSLR). Amazing that even before all the new technology it was possible to get a sharp picture.
I have traveled to many countries and locations in... (show quote)


Great Image!!!!

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Dec 6, 2023 08:21:29   #
bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur
 
Thanks to everyone for looking and commenting. One day I hope to get a better image (unobstructed) but if not, this one still makes me smile.

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