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Soaking up the last rays


Soaking up the last rays
Photo Information
Copyright: Irmgard Kaiser (kessi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 5 N: 76] (221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-01 6:25
Viewed: 620
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Cape Weaver sat on the sun-lit branches of a Tortured Willow (Salix matsudana ‘tortuosa’). Minutes later all was in shade as the sun set behind the mountains.

Cape Weaver Ploceus capensis. This male is in his winter plumage. Cape Weavers are found singly, in pairs or flocks almost anywhere where there are trees or bushes, usually near water. They form flocks in winter, often with Starlings.

Their food consists of flowers and other soft parts of plants; also insects and seeds. Their foreheads often become discoloured with pollen.

The males build large kidney-shaped nests from grass and reeds, usually hung from trees over water. When the nest is finished, the female inspects it. Once the female accepts, she adds the lining. If she doesn't accept, the male dismantles the nest and starts all over again.

Technical: Shot in RAW. Only sharpened JPEG for upload. Used tripod to support monster lens.
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Hello Irmgrad,
Good compo and colours. Moody.
TFS
Annick

selam Irmgrad, an excellent shot and very good composition of this lovely bird, nice pov and bg with splendid colours.
Well done ! Regards
ridvan

Hello Irmgard,
This is a very beautiful image of this Weaver.
good color, light, subject focus, and composition.
Greetings,
Richard

Hi Irmgard & welcome to TN.
Really like the late light here, great color & BG.
Excellent detail/sharpness, DOF, POV and well composed..I don't find the branches a distraction whatsoever, but rather frame the subject into a work of art :)
Very well done.
Howard

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 982 W: 23 N: 2711] (9936)
  • [2007-08-01 12:28]
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Hi Irmgard,
beautiful golden light, the shapes created by the twisting branches in the BG add something special to this shot. Great vivid colour and spot on focus. A great pose as well, you've caught this great looking bird at it's best.
tfs
Paul

Hello Irmgard,

You have captured the bird in a lovely pose and he is bathing in wonderful golden light! Good eye contact and nice detail of the feathers. I really like the twisted branches around him!
Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Irmgard,
This is a beautiful photo of the Cape Weaver. I liked the color tones and the light a lot.Pose you captured and the composition look lovely. TFS
Selen

Irmgard,

The sharpness of the subject is excellent. The composition, POV, Lighting, Sharpness, BG and DOF all make this a wonderful shot!

TFS,
Sheriff

Hi Irmgard,
A very nice capture. Color and detail are fine with good comp. The bird really stands out well.

TFS
Jim

Nice foto
Bravo
Fragiskos

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