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King of the Castle


King of the Castle
Photo Information
Copyright: Willie Miles (willie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-01-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony PDX10
Exposure: f/1.6
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-01-15 13:28
Viewed: 5665
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cape Weaver.

Length 16 - 18 cm

Description
Male: Mostly yellow in breeding plumage with a burnt orangeflush to the head and throat., pale yellow eyes and sharp pointed black bill.
Females and non breeding males:
Olive brown above and whitish below., with a yellow wash over the face and breast. Th eyes are dark drown in the female
The bill shape indicates a more insectivorous and herbivorous diet.
Habits and breeding. The build their nest above water. It is a fallacy that weavers pick leaves from off branches surrounding their nests to prevent snakes from entering. The truth is that snakes can enter their nests with ease. The true purpose of leaf stripping is so that the male can be seen whilst hanging under the nest flapping his wings to attract a female.
Performance needs an open stage.

Shooting details
Original Photo 1152 x 864
Cropped and resized for web
Camera - Sony DSR-PDX10P
No Flash
Tripod Yes
F/Length 43mm
F Number F/1.6
Exposure Time 1/300sec
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Interesting Shot Willie. I like the composition here and what a great looking bird. Maybe alittle more contrast. Well done.

Bonne photo. Les couleurs de cet oiseau sont très belles, et bonne prise de vue. Félicitations !

Willie, Great lookin' bird. Nice job on the notes..TFS

Hi Wille.
I like this one.
Great pose, composition and very good colours and note.
Well done. TFS.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2150 W: 319 N: 4263] (16942)
  • [2005-01-16 0:04]

Willie, another beautiful picture. Beautiful colors, nice composition and sharpness, as well as another interesting note. Besides, I do enjoy BG.

It's a beautifull bird that always has that intense eye. It is sharp and well composed. The exposure looks a bit high key but it's not distracting. Nice shot Well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2636 W: 74 N: 9091] (31094)
  • [2005-01-16 5:45]

Very good composition with bird, nest and sky :-) I like colours and details. He looks like waiting for somebody.

Hi Willie
One of my favorite "thieves" - nice pose and the eye is sending the message that he is in breeding frenzy, well done.

Composition: ****
Sharpness: ***
Color: ***
DOF: ***
POV: ***

Nice shot Willie, but focus soft, and the bird is very dark
TFS.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1835 W: 301 N: 4287] (14767)
  • [2005-01-16 15:57]

Good composition and PoV, Willie, for this Cape Weaver.
Well done and thanks for sharing.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2005-01-16 16:20]

This is a stunning composition and POV. Good detail as well.

Well done and thanks for posting

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 104 W: 0 N: 180] (853)
  • [2005-01-16 18:17]

Nice composition, good colors and details.Thanks for sharing ziggy

Great composition and color Willie
in a friendly way Christophe

Another "thinker" between kings ;-) Or.. another king between birds ;-)
Very beauty pose, interesting note!

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  • miqra Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 140 W: 3 N: 23] (151)
  • [2005-01-18 12:12]

This is awesome, I've never seen them in this color before, excellent shot, well done!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 148 N: 6163] (18832)
  • [2005-01-19 20:52]

"I'm the king of the castle, and you're the dirty rascal." So my version of the rhyme goes.
Good composition Willie. The bird's colors all tone is well with his nest. Well done.

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