Spangled Drongo

[wigz]

These are from a few years ago at Eagleby Wetlands. I found one I hadn't processed before and reprocessed another from the same set. Under-exposed the bird a bit so it's a bit noisy.

Both with Nikon D800 and Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 and 1.4x TC at 420mm

1. 1/500 f/5.6 ISO 2200 +2/3 Exp Adj


2. 1/500 f/5.6 ISO1400 +2/3 Exp Adj

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Alan

Your images are always a pleasure to view - whether the original exposure was 100% or not does not bother me ... it's a pleasure to view 'em
I am unsure as to the 'drongo' bit ..... I cannot see any "vote #1 for me" signs -- so are they drongos?

Phil

[wigz]

Thanks Phil. I think you will find there are many different types of drongos. These are the least obnoxious type, by far.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

edit- in all seriousness How did it get the name 'Drongo' and does it have any significance?
Phil

[wigz]

From Wikipedia:
"Drongo" is originally from the indigenous language of Madagascar, where it refers to local species; it is now used for all members of the family.

The Aussie slang term supposedly comes from the name of a racehorse that never won a race.

[avkomp]

2 good captures of these birds. plenty of details on the bird too. my only issue is that the perch overpowers the bird a bit. you get that sometimes however

[Grumpy John]

A bit of selective colouring would fix that.

[wigz]

Thanks Stephen. Yes that branch is too heavy, particularly in the first shot.

[MJ224]

Well caught. A nice photo of a pretty bird..:-)

[wigz]

Thank you.

[Ralph]

I am yet to see one of these with my own eyes and I do hope that one day I get the chance to add these to my folders.
Well done on these shot you have put up for us to look at.

[wigz]

Thanks Ralph

[sunny]

Great shots. You have nailed the exposure perfectly.

[wigz]

Thanks Sunny

[Isac]

I've never seen one Alan so thanks for sharing. And well photographed too.

[wigz]

Thanks Isac. Yes, their range is East coast and Far North only.