In going through some more images from the past, I remembered these that are from early summer of 2007. The Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata), also known as Blue Quail. A medium-sized, short-tailed quail with a tufted crest. Feathers have a scaled appearance. In my opinion, the numbers of them in west Texas are diminishing, as I haven’t seen them as often as I used to.
I have been fortunate to sell one of my photographs to an advertising agency. Here I have three more images that you may enjoy. They were taken about four years ago, when I was still using an old Canon EOS 20D, but still had my Canon 100-400mm lens. I used Partial metering, at Aperture priority on all these images.
Scaled Quail
1/250 sec. @ f8 – ISO 400
Scaled Quail
1/400 sec. @ f5.6 – ISO 200
Scaled Quail
1/640 sec. @ f5.6 – ISO 200
I hope you enjoyed these images. Click on any of them to see enlarged photos.
The details of the feathers / scaling on the last photo is amazing. What nice shots. And congrats on the sale of one of your images to an advertising company!!
Thanks, Shelly. I always enjoy what you have to say.
Wow, the scaling is gorgeous. I’ve never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Mary, for the kind words.
great job
Tnaks, John.
these little birds are a total delight..love the top knot..and as usual your photos are fabulous..detail is great.
I love quail of all types. Thanks, Syl.
What a cool looking bird!
Yeah, they’re cuties. Thanks for commenting, Melissa.
I like that bird! And, no, not for supper. Nice shot, Bob!
Thanks, Toby