Mug shot of an Oropendola

[Ariel Matias]

You can probably look into and see the reflection from its eyes to see why I got so close to this bird

Montezuma Oropendola, taken at Arenal Guanacaste, Costa Rica.


7D+400mm f/5.6L, 1/200s, f/5.6L, ISO 400 Manfrotto+GH

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Looks like this Oropendola is eyeing you hungrily and salivating, Ariel!

[Ely Teehankee]

Looks like you were just on your minimum focusing distance as the bird did not fit into the frame. I agree with Ramon, it seems to be drooling. It sure is fun to be able to get so close to the bird. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay.