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Scaled Quail.


Scaled Quail.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -5- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-29 9:58
Viewed: 346
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Callipepla squamanta.

The Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata), also commonly called Blue Quail or cottontop, is a species of the New World quail family. It is a bluish gray bird found in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States to Central Mexico. This species is an early offshoot of the genus Callipepla, diverging in the Pliocene.

This bird is named for the scaly appearance of its breast and back feathers. Along with its scaly markings, the bird is easily identified by its white crest that resembles a tuft of cotton.

The nest is typically a grass-lined hollow containing 9-16 speckled eggs. When disturbed, it prefers to run rather than fly.

Widespread and common throughout its range, the Scaled Quail is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The Scaled Quail occupied a wider range during the drier conditions of the last glacial period, inhabiting also areas northwest of its present range up to the Colorado River It has formed several subspecies, 3 of which range into the USA.

Saludos
Luis52.

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  • jmirah Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
  • [2009-09-29 10:00]

Hi Luis
Great detail, color and POV...Detail is outstanding...TFS
Jim

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-09-29 10:05]

Hi Luis. This is a first class picture of this Scaled Quail. You have been able to capture the markings with fine detail. I do like its head feathers. Your use of the light has given natural colours against the blue sky.
Well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-09-29 10:22]

Hello Luis,
What a beauty!, the quail as well as the photo. The sharp details are superb and the soft colours splendid. Great POV, composition and BG. High quality!
Regards,
Peter

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 59 N: 854] (3948)
  • [2009-09-29 10:39]

Luis
Waw...wonderful capture, lovely colors, great details.
Horia

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-09-29 10:39]

Hello Luis,
a great shot of a lovely bird! What a wonderful colours and plumage.Very nice a sharp with vivid colours, excellent DOF. Great composition.
Best regards Siggi

great perfect pic, great contrast, TFS Ori

Hello Luis,

Excellent shot of Quail with beautiful coloration patterns, sharpness & nice details. Great POV, pose & timing.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

Hola Luis,

Perfecta!... impresionates tonalidades y un contraste soberbio, gran composición apoyada en el elemento de la pared de piedra y ese fondo azul/gris. El detalle en el plumaje del ave es todo un poema!... felicitaciones Luis, Excelente trabajo!

Saludos,

Jesús

another great capture,Luis!
excellent definition and detail, perhaps lacking a little contrast

graating sERGIO

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-29 17:11]

Hola Primo,

He is so cute and beautiful and you have captured him perfectly. I have never seen a Scaled Quail here in Tucson - I wonder if there are any. I love the crest, face and eye, and the beautiful plumage. A regal pose on the ledge with the nice blue sky.

Jane

hello Luis

excellent photo of this beautiful bird the Scaled Quail,
fine POV and framing with leaving a good space in front,
fine focus great sharpness and details of the wonderful plumage,
the catch-light render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

hello Luis
splendid pose,a chromatic balance with the soft colours that create a very good result,great output!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • ellis49 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3387 W: 343 N: 9480] (30807)
  • [2009-09-30 2:49]

Hello Luis,
You managed well with the exposure and WB,
the sharpness is also good adn show lots of details in the beautiful plumage. Colours and light are fine too.
Well done, mf.

/Gert

Hi Luis

A superb shot of this great-looking quail. Excellent composition and background. Great sharpness and details.

Chris

Hello Luis
amazing shot of this Scaled Quail, the bird itself is very beautiful with superb plumage and white crest, wonderful sharp details great colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-10-03 2:13]

Saludos Luis,

La captura excepcional. ¿Qué colores! ¿Qué BG! Perfecto, yo rebaño mucho.
Have a nice weekend,
Adrian

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 20 N: 1381] (4831)
  • [2009-10-04 17:38]

Outstanding photo Luis,
Exceptional detail shown with gorgeous colors and perfect exposure!!! Love the soft lighting and the blue BG. Great work!!
Ron

  • Great 
  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2009-10-15 1:02]

Hola Luis,
preciosa captura,
que buen fondo y bello plumaje,
interesante pov.muchas gracias por tus e-mail.
un saludo para todos en casa.

An awesome shot my dear friend Luis.
Very well done. The details show us why this bird got its name.
Cheers!
Goldy

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