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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 21, 2010 17:43:47 GMT
Usually seen in pairs, this bird is blue-grey all over but most brightly colored on the wings and tail. Chiefly a fruit-eater but also takes nectar and insects. Can be found throughout Costa Rica. (source: A Photographic Guide to Birds of Costa Rica)400D, 400mm f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO200 MF tripod+GH 400D, 400mm f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO200 MF tripod+GH 400D, 400mm f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO200 MF tripod+GH 400D, 400mm f/5.6, 1/250s, ISO200 MF tripod+GH 400D, 400mm f/5.6, 1/800s, ISO200 MF tripod+GH
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 21, 2010 17:53:23 GMT
Another beautiful Tanager. The bird looks so neat. Well done Ariel. Mabuhay.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 21, 2010 17:59:45 GMT
Another beauty! Excellent captures, Ariel!!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 22, 2010 1:19:40 GMT
Wow. When I look at these great pics it makes me wish I were in Costa Rica taking pics. Great job again!
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 22, 2010 2:26:07 GMT
Another beautiful Tanager. The bird looks so neat. Well done Ariel. Mabuhay. Thanks, Ely! I took this pictures just from our backyard. It's amazing I got lifers just from here. I will post more soon. Regards!
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 22, 2010 2:26:56 GMT
Another beauty! Excellent captures, Ariel!! Thank you very much Neon.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 22, 2010 2:28:57 GMT
Wow. When I look at these great pics it makes me wish I were in Costa Rica taking pics. Great job again! Thanks Tonji. I am sure that with your top-of-the-line gears, you will be able to get better pictures here than I do. Thanks and regards.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 22, 2010 10:16:09 GMT
Excellent set, Ariel! Costa Rican birds are just so captivating.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 23, 2010 21:26:01 GMT
Excellent set, Ariel! Costa Rican birds are just so captivating. Thanks Bob for the positive comments. Here are some more shots taken last weekend. 400mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO200 1/800s ISO200
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