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Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Captive)

Image # 1D2_05142

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Aviary

 

Canon 70-200L/f2.8 IS, with 2x II Teleconverter, at 300 mm

ISO 640, f/5.6, 1/500 second

Manual Exposure

Handheld

 

I'm always reluctant to post images of captive birds, but I made an exception for this and the final image in this gallery. The Aviary at La Paz is very large, open and natural, and getting decent shots is by no means easy. This was a magnificently colored bird, and occurs naturally in Costa Rica.