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C B Allen

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis)

Large motmot found in forests and edges from foothills into subtropical zone; typically at higher elevations than other motmots. Despite the bright colours their habits of often sitting tight makes them surprisingly easy to overlook.
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Habitat
Along main track through the reserve which is a mix of sub-tropical and high-Andean forest
Location
Rio Blanco reserve (Caldas/Colombia)
Date taken
14t November 2023
Scientific name
Momotus aequatorialis
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
see image metadata
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Stanley Jones
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Brilliant frontal close-up of this impressive large Motmot. Great lighting, focus, colors, detail, eye contact, pose, and background. Fantastic CB!
 
C B Allen
Stanley Jones said:
Brilliant frontal close-up of this impressive large Motmot. Great lighting, focus, colors, detail, eye contact, pose, and background. Fantastic CB!
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Thanks for your kind feedback Stanley. Last post for a few days while they try and fit me with a new knee that will hopefully cope with the Andes better on our next visit!
 

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Category
Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
113
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
ƒ/5.5999999046326
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/125 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
PB142991.jpg
File size
3.7 MB
Date taken
Tue, 14 November 2023 10:43 AM
Dimensions
2181px x 2908px

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