Nature Satin Flycatcher

Satin Flycatcher · **5 Likes**

The plumage of the Satin Flycatcher is exquisite in the sun.

Satin Flycatcher by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Charlie Victor · 11-24-2019, 05:34 AM

Excellent capture with good detail! The iridescence in the feathers of many birds, when the light comes from the right angle, is so special. Thanks for sharing.
Best.

RobG · 11-24-2019, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

Excellent capture with good detail! The iridescence in the feathers of many birds, when the light comes from the right angle, is so special. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! There's a number of Australian birds which have rainbows in their feathers in the sun. A couple of large ones are the Straw-necked Ibis and Glossy Ibis. The metallic sheen of the Satin Flycatcher as if flew was jaw-dropping to see. North American Hummingbirds also have iridescence I think.

photolady95 · 11-24-2019, 07:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks! There's a number of Australian birds which have rainbows in their feathers in the sun. A couple of large ones are the Straw-necked Ibis and Glossy Ibis. The metallic sheen of the Satin Flycatcher as if flew was jaw-dropping to see. North American Hummingbirds also have iridescence I think.

They do as do the Mourning Dove, the Crows, and the Grackles. I'm sure there are others but that's the ones I've seen here and photographed.

Nice capture, Rob. TFS

RobG · 11-24-2019, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

They do as do the Mourning Dove, the Crows, and the Grackles. I'm sure there are others but that's the ones I've seen here and photographed.

Nice capture, Rob. TFS

Thanks! I should have remembered Grackles. I've seen them in the south-eastern USA.

GRB · 11-24-2019, 01:17 PM

Great detail and very nice color retention.

RobG · 11-24-2019, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by GRB

Great detail and very nice color retention.

Thank you! I'm really happy with this shot and very glad I took the DFA 150-450 with me.

**Fotus Tuus** · 11-24-2019, 02:57 PM

Amazing! Congratulations!

RobG · 11-24-2019, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Fotus Tuus

Amazing! Congratulations!

Thank you! I'm so glad I went to the nature reserve yesterday.

**Apet-Sure** · 11-24-2019, 04:45 PM

Outstanding results from a great lens and camera (and talented photographer).

RobG · 11-24-2019, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Outstanding results from a great lens and camera (and talented photographer).

Thanks! Glad I got a bit of credit there!

arqjaviergarcia · 11-30-2019, 12:39 AM - **1 Like**

Great shot, what a sharp lens.

RobG · 11-30-2019, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arqjaviergarcia

Great shot, what a sharp lens.

It's! Bear in mind that with the APS-C camera, the image is captured from the best part of the field of view. I imagine that the lens could be a little softer at the edges on a K1.

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11-24-2019, 05:34 AM	#2
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Excellent capture with good detail! The iridescence in the feathers of many birds, when the light comes from the right angle, is so special. Thanks for sharing. Best.

11-24-2019, 05:43 AM - 1 Like	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Charlie Victor Excellent capture with good detail! The iridescence in the feathers of many birds, when the light comes from the right angle, is so special. Thanks for sharing. Thanks! There's a number of Australian birds which have rainbows in their feathers in the sun. A couple of large ones are the Straw-necked Ibis and Glossy Ibis. The metallic sheen of the Satin Flycatcher as if flew was jaw-dropping to see. North American Hummingbirds also have iridescence I think.

11-24-2019, 07:57 AM - 2 Likes	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by RobG Thanks! There's a number of Australian birds which have rainbows in their feathers in the sun. A couple of large ones are the Straw-necked Ibis and Glossy Ibis. The metallic sheen of the Satin Flycatcher as if flew was jaw-dropping to see. North American Hummingbirds also have iridescence I think. They do as do the Mourning Dove, the Crows, and the Grackles. I'm sure there are others but that's the ones I've seen here and photographed. Nice capture, Rob. TFS

11-24-2019, 01:15 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 They do as do the Mourning Dove, the Crows, and the Grackles. I'm sure there are others but that's the ones I've seen here and photographed. Nice capture, Rob. TFS Thanks! I should have remembered Grackles. I've seen them in the south-eastern USA.

11-24-2019, 01:17 PM	#6
GRB Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southcentral Alaska Posts: 817	Great detail and very nice color retention.

11-24-2019, 02:23 PM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by GRB Great detail and very nice color retention. Thank you! I'm really happy with this shot and very glad I took the DFA 150-450 with me.

11-24-2019, 02:57 PM	#8
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 605	Amazing! Congratulations!

11-24-2019, 04:04 PM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fotus Tuus Amazing! Congratulations! Thank you! I'm so glad I went to the nature reserve yesterday.

11-24-2019, 04:45 PM	#10
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	Outstanding results from a great lens and camera (and talented photographer).

11-24-2019, 06:16 PM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Outstanding results from a great lens and camera (and talented photographer). Thanks! Glad I got a bit of credit there!

11-30-2019, 12:39 AM - 1 Like	#12
arqjaviergarcia Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 138	Great shot, what a sharp lens.

11-30-2019, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by arqjaviergarcia Great shot, what a sharp lens. It's! Bear in mind that with the APS-C camera, the image is captured from the best part of the field of view. I imagine that the lens could be a little softer at the edges on a K1.