Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) (back to trip gallery)

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A very lucky find; it was getting quite dark at this point, and we could here the Tinamou in the forest. I simply pointed my camera into the dark and hoped for the best (composition and focus). Surprisingly, the flash left great after images on our eyes, and we could see it quite clearly. The pictures aren't great, but I'm happy to have something!

Great Tinamou (Tinamus major)
Camera:  Canon EOS 20D
Date/Time:  February 20, 2008, 20:35:31
Shutter speed:  1/60sec
Aperture:  f/5.6
Exposure mode:  Program
Lens:  100 to 400mm @ 400mm
ISO:  400
      Location:   La Selva Field Station of the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
Costa Rica