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Magpie


Magpie
Photo Information
Copyright: Les Bennett (williewhistler) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 82 W: 0 N: 229] (1577)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-07-31
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300s, Nikon 80-400mm VR
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-07-31 12:32
Viewed: 2284
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
From a distance the Magpie appears as a black and white crow with a long tail. The tail accounts for over half the total length of the bird and is an indication of the bird's status in its society.

The head, breast and back are black, the shoulders patches, belly and flanks are white. The black wings and tail, however, are a beautiful glossy, iridescent blue, green and purple. The bill and legs are black.
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2012-07-31 12:52]

Hi Les,a very nice choice of point of view to create this excellent perspective,great dot of fire on the magpie and very good details despite the distance,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Ciao Les
Simpatico esemplare di gazza fotografato egregiamente con ottimi particolari ed un’eccellente nitidezza belli i colori naturali complimenti.
Ciao Marco.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2012-07-31 13:22]

Hello Les.
you have done a very good job here on this black and white exposure nightmare. Well done.Best regards Siggi

Hi Les!
Great capture of this magpie. Beautiful composition, wonderful colours and great details.
Thank You
Best regards
J. Diogo

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2012-07-31 20:46]

Hello Les,
As Siggi already pointed out, you have chosen a bird which is wearing two of the worst colors when it comes to getting the correct exposure. I have had problems with both, as I either blow the exposure out as in white or there is absolutely no detail in the other. You have done a great job in this case with both of them. The magpie is definitely a beautiful bird which has been captured nicely by your camera.
Ron

Ciao Les, lovely bird in a beautiful natural ambientation, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Hello Les,
fine capture of this bird with good sharpness and lovely details. I also like the natural colours and your well chosen low POV.
Best wishes,
Helmut

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