Arizona Birds

luisv

I made a short trip to Arizona with a friend a few weeks ago. The goal was to shoot birds in Tucson and the Chiricahua Mountains.
Except for the heat in Tucson, we had a very good time around there. We shot lots of species which were new for us.
I just wish the trip had been a little longer to be able to photograph all the birds we found. Well, we could try again next year...

Anyway, here are the photos from the trip...

Blue Grosbeak


Canyon Towhee


Mexican Jay


Northern Cardinal


Gambel's Quail


Sulfur-bellied Flycatcher


Gila Woodpecker


Juvenile Male Phainopepla


Bridled Titmouse


Vermilion Flycatcher


Ladder-backed Woodpecker


Cassin's Kingbird


Cactus Wren


Broad-billed Hummingbird


Blue-throated Hummingbird


Cheers,
--
Luis

Mark Edell

Excellent set! You had a nice trip. #1,4 and 5 rock! but all are well done!

snowman1

Nice work


Doug



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jachang

They are all my favorites
Gee, every shot I looked at I said, "Ah, that's the best," and kept saying it for every one! What a lovely set. The northern cardinal couldn't be more perfect.

Jean

jwear

very nice all .Good exposer attention to background ,catch light , position

dlplumer

I am so jealous. These are so good Luis. What are you using?

luisv

Thanks all for taking your time to comment.

dlplumer wrote: »

I am so jealous. These are so good Luis. What are you using?

Dan,
I used the 7D + 500L + 1.4x TC + flash for all shots.

I am sorry we didn't get a chance to shoot together
in Tucson.
You have some really nice places there. We went to
Sabino Canyon Park and Catalina State Park.
There were lots of good birds there, but the best place
by far was the Cave Creek Ranch near portal.
I'd recommend you spending a few days there
when you have the chance.

Cheers,
--
Luis

dlplumer

luisv wrote: »

Thanks all for taking your time to comment.



Dan,
I used the 7D + 500L + 1.4x TC + flash for all shots.

I am sorry we didn't get a chance to shoot together
in Tucson.
You have some really nice places there. We went to
Sabino Canyon Park and Catalina State Park.
There were lots of good birds there, but the best place
by far was the Cave Creek Ranch near portal.
I'd recommend you spending a few days there
when you have the chance.

Cheers,
--
Luis

Thanks I will, after I buy the 500 Did you use a better beamer on your flash?

luisv

dlplumer wrote: »

Thanks I will, after I buy the 500 Did you use a better beamer on your flash?

Yes, I used the better beamer. I also had the flash on a bracket to avoid the steel eye problem. The lens was mounted on a Wimberley head + monopod combo most of the time.

kdog

Amazing job, Luis. Great finds, and great shooting. I remember your post from last year. Very inspirational. I really need to get out that way some time for some birding.

Harryb

Simply outstanding

Seatime

Outstanding shots. Just a gold mine for bird enthusiasts. Congrats!

luisv

Thanks kdog! I am glad you liked the pictures.

kdog wrote: »

Amazing job, Luis. Great finds, and great shooting. I remember your post from last year. Very inspirational. I really need to get out that way some time for some birding.

luisv

Thank you, Harry!

Harryb wrote: »

Simply outstanding

luisv

Thanks Kevin!

Seatime wrote: »

Outstanding shots. Just a gold mine for bird enthusiasts. Congrats!