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Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 24, 2009 5:30:11 GMT
From a birding sortie last week after work (my first after a long while). I checked several frames from this same bird, and it looks like he only has one leg. Lighting was perfect, behind my back, and close to sunset ... but not enough reach to get a detailed image.
Spotted Towhee (male)
Pipilo maculatusNikon D300, AF-S 300 f/4, TC 1.7x, 500mm, 1/400s, F/8, ISO 200, handheld, cropped  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 24, 2009 7:19:20 GMT
Ted, Still a wonderful photo none the less, with golden light to boot!!
Looks like its doing well and healthy with just one leg.
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Post by jonathandael on Apr 24, 2009 11:05:50 GMT
amazing bird, Ted! well done documenting it!
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Post by Ed Matuod on Apr 25, 2009 6:14:56 GMT
Nice handicapped bird!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:33:38 GMT
Nice shot, Ted. Maybe it is not one-legged. Some birds have this habit of hiding one leg. Like how some Pinoy's are when they are resting or eating.  he, he. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 25, 2009 13:28:18 GMT
incredible ted! Congratulations!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 25, 2009 21:24:35 GMT
Great lighting, nice detail, perfect exposure!
I have seen a number of one-legged birds that seem to thrive quite well in the wild. Hopefully, this one does as well.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 27, 2009 16:27:49 GMT
Thanks Neon, Jonathan, Ed, Te Lyds, Edu, and Bob.
Looks like this combo needs a little adjustment when subject is farther than 25 ft, as it looks like front focusing.
@ Lydia. LOL at the raised feet while eating. Reminds me of my dad, there are times when his knee is even showing. ;D
Yes, birds do that a lot when resting too. But this particular bird moved and the other frames did not show signs of the other leg.
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 29, 2009 13:42:25 GMT
No Ted. It's just doing a "Look man, one foot." for you. ;D
Nice capture and it's really great that we can learn a lot of things about bird just though our photos.
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Post by Edwin Matias on May 2, 2009 5:01:47 GMT
great capture...
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Post by Teddy Regpala on May 11, 2009 9:04:53 GMT
Thanks Mark and balian.
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, AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G , TC 1.4EII, TC 1.7EII, SB-800, Manfrotto 190CXPro3/393(3421), RRS BH-55, Kirk NC300 lens collar
he, he. 
