Exactly my experience with a pair of Quetzals in the Monte Verde Cloud
Forest Reserve, though they weren't on the same branch. I got a shot of the
female, but the contrast, even against a cloudy sky, made for a dismal
image. Even so, magnificent critters to see. By all means, put the camera
down some and just look through a pair of good binoculars.
On the rivers, a 200 will likely be enough for Jesus Christ lizards and
caimans.
Gary Edwards
people, places, flight at http://members.home.com/garyetx/
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From: <jamesfc@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 8:47 AM
Subject: RE: Re: [OM] Maybe Trip to Costa Rica
Another problem (one we had) is shooting up at the canopy with sunlight in
the background. We actually came across two Resplendant Quetzals sitting on
the same branch. Photos were impossible. Too far away for a flash (even a
'zoom' flash) and too strongly backlit. It was quite a site through the
binoculars, though. I did get some passable video of them.
Jim C.
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