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Shrike
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Copyright: Phil Cannings (PhilC) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 22 W: 21 N: 78] (367)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds, 100-400L is
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-22 5:41
Viewed: 1447
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was taken in the Acacia scrub near the park buildings at Nakuru National park where shrikes and fiscals seemd very common during my visit.

The camera was hand held at 400mm with the IS on setting II. This is a crop from a slightly larger frame and to move the bird from off centre which was the focussing point used.

I believe this is a Lesser Grey Shrike - Lanius minor - which is quite widespread and common. The typical 'butcher bird' they perch prominently so making them ideal photography subjects, and perch hunt insect, small lizards and sometimes mammals.

Phil.
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To vanderschelden: Overexposure !PhilC 1 10-22 06:25
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Phil..hi
A critique here is the overexposed brest. Not much but could be fixed in post-processing...
TFS
Annick

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-10-22 5:53]

Hi Phil, this is a little beauty. I don't see these in NZ, and find it quite striking with the dark black/brown patterns contrasting against the white feathers. It is a little OE, but not too much. Still nice and crisply shown. TFS
Janice

Lovely Shrike shot Phil.
Beautiful contrast yet the whites are well controlled.
Great clarity.
Good work.
Steve

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3845 W: 190 N: 11435] (35239)
  • [2006-10-22 7:36]

Excellent capture of this Masked Shrike, Phil!
I can't really give you any negative critism on this one.
TFS, regards. Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3014 W: 162 N: 1031] (3021)
  • [2006-10-22 11:23]

Hello Phil,
A fantastic shot with excellent focus, light and background. Amazing pure white colour!
Very nice!!
TFS, Ulla

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2006-10-22 12:25]

Lovely shot of a pretty bird. The black and white is very striking. TYFS

Jane

Hi Phil, such a striking (scuse the pun) photo of this beautiful bird. Love the DOF and sharpness. Your note adds so much to the photo thanks.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 6169] (21080)
  • [2006-10-22 18:42]

What a beautiful shrike, Phil.
A great POV of this bird, with sharp details and excellent exposure on the whites. Very crisp image and wonderful composition.
TFS. : )

fantastic composition and cotnrast, TFS Ori

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