The hunt for food

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The hunt for food
Photo Information
Copyright: Erwin Kruger (somjit) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 18 W: 0 N: 34] (194)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, U V Filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-21 10:58
Viewed: 540
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Secretary bird[ Sagittarius serpentarius]mostly terrestrial bird of prey.Endemic to Africa usually found in the open grasslands and savannas of the sub- Sahara.
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Hello Erwin,
I like the sharpness; very well focused through the grasses and on the bird.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 489 W: 0 N: 935] (7943)
  • [2008-03-21 11:09]

Hi Erwin,

I like this bird a lot and you aptured it well. It's obviously looking for food. Very elegant bird.

regards,
Zeno.

A good shot in its natural habitat.
The colors and the sharpness is excellent and the composition is good too
TFS
Goutham

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 342 W: 0 N: 263] (2095)
  • [2008-03-21 12:33]

Grande e esplendida foto muito bem focada e de nitides espetacular parabéns.
Nilson

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  • Popye Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 27] (158)
  • [2008-03-21 12:46]

Erwin,
This is actually a great shot, since I know how difficult it is to get a descent photo of these birds.Great sharpness and colors.
Well done
TFS

Hello Erwin,
Great capture, superb sharpness, details and depth of field, lovely colors and nice light.
Angela

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  • mamcg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 4 N: 28] (1909)
  • [2008-03-21 20:15]
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Secretary bird, Erwin do you know why it is named secretary bird and no doubt it is beautiful espacially its eye and colours, TFS.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3082 W: 231 N: 5811] (19540)
  • [2008-03-23 21:21]

Great shot of this secretary bird through the grass., Erwin.
Really sharp details... and good exposure too.
A good view of those plumes sticking out behind his head.
Well done and TFS. : )

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