
Resplendent Quetzal
This is a full frontal view of the same species (not the same bird) that I posted a few days ago-a Resplendent Quetzal. This image was taken in Costa Rica in the Talamanca Highlands in central Costa Rica. These birds are found only at altitude-typically above 5000′ in the cloud forest. What is unusual about this shot is there is a splash of sunlight; typically these birds prefer cloudy, misty, foggy conditions to venture out and about. BG was brought down and a few hot spots were brought down using a Curves layer. Tough to get these guys in the frame as their tails can be up to a 24″ long. Do you prefer this shot or the wider shot I posted a few days ago?
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Country Costa Rica
Location Talamanca Highlands, central Costa Rica
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp11/06/2022 20:35:32
- CameraCanon EOS R5
- Aperture5.6
- CreditJim Babbitt
- Focal Length600
- Iso1250
- Shutter Speed1/80

