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"Tawny Frogmouth"

© Jeffrey R. Bange

"Tawny Frogmouth"

Uploaded: April 05, 2013 20:00:46

Description

When frightened, frogmouths adopt a "broken branch" posture as camouflage. They become active at dusk, feeding on insects and small animals which they snap up with their wide mouths.

The range of this species is Australia and Tasmania, photo was taken at the Bronx Zoo in New York.

Shutter Speed: 1/15
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO Speed: 1000
Lens: EF 70-200mm F2.8L ISII With 2X Extender

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Susan Williams April 06, 2013

Amazing capture, Jeff. The clarity and details are perfection and the pose is priceless. Very impressive work! #1522647

Colette M. Metcalf April 06, 2013

Nice capture and outstanding details!! #10643142

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 06, 2013

Excellent details and capture. Interesting looking bird. #10643183

JudyAnn Rector level-classic April 06, 2013

Clarity and dof are superb here, Jeffrey... what a great lookin' little guy! #10643453

Michelle Alton April 06, 2013

Superb photography on this capture, Jef. #10643601

Leslie J. Morris level-addict April 06, 2013

That a cool bird! We have two at our Zoo but I have never seen them come out into the open, they just look like a puff of feathers. Now I know what they really look like...wish ours would come out and visit. #10643676

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 06, 2013

Love the comp and eye contact in this terrific image, Jeff!

Regarding the zoo, let me know when you and Jack are going. I'll meet you if I can.

Debby #10643763

Jeffrey R. Bange April 06, 2013

Thank you all for your kind comments as I truly appreciate each and everyone of them.

I'll keep you posted Debby as soon Jack gets home and we set a date for the zoo. #10643769

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 26, 2013

Wonderful finalist. Congrats! #10707654

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 26, 2013

So glad to see this wonderful image get a finalist award!

Congrats again!
Debby #10707829

Jeffrey R. Bange May 26, 2013

Thank you Tammy and Debby for your kind words. #10708213

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 27, 2013

You did great this month, Jeffrey!! Congrats on another fantastic finalist! #10709052

Jeffrey R. Bange May 27, 2013

Thank you Terry. #10710563

Mike F. Anderson May 28, 2013

Congratulations on your finalist Jeffrey - What a terrific capture of such an interesting bird. You also did a really nice job of making this zoo capture look natural! #10712628

Merna L. Nobile June 02, 2013


It is such an honor to be able to congratulate each and every one of you for your winning photographs for the month of April, 2013,
#10719640

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