In a field near Hacienda Guadalajara in La Buitrera, Palmira, Colombia, I photographed this Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila) from well over 24 meters away.
Using the Canon R5 paired with the RF800 f/11 lens, I shot at 1/350 second, f/11 and ISO 800. The combination of the super-telephoto reach and the R5’s excellent detail retention at distance allowed me to capture the bird’s soft gray head, warm cinnamon-rufous throat, white underparts, and vivid red eye while remaining completely unobtrusive.
The RF800 f/11 proved once again to be an outstanding tool for ethical long-range wildlife photography, delivering sharp results without needing to approach the subject.
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