Water dikkop

Critiques [Translate]

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2008-11-19 12:12]

Thanks for the warning although I think the chances of me using the term in Dutch conversation are pretty remote!! : )

This is a nice sharp frame filling image, Annick. Nice work, again.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• eliz (1535)
• [2008-11-19 12:21]

very interesting species. once this bird existed in my country but I think it was extincted. If i remember well i have read that this bird is a night bird. maybe thats why it have such huge eyes.

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• nglen (32056)
• [2008-11-19 12:35]

Hi Annick . Most weeks on TN i see a bird i have not seen before and this is one of them so thanks. I can see why its called Thick Knees. Grat detail you have captured in the wet looking theres. with good natural colours. It has a huge eye. well done TFS. Interesting notes too.
Nick..

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• Royaldevon (4225)
• [2008-11-19 12:42]

Hello Annick,

Thank you for the warning!

This is an excellent capture of a bird which is completely new to me. Your focus is sharp and the the plummage details are fine. I can see why it is called a 'thick-knee'!
You have a good dof to isolate it from its b/g.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• PeterZ (17484)
• [2008-11-19 12:58]

Hallo Annick,
Hoe heb je dit nu weer voor elkaar gekregen? Ik heb ook wel foto's van de Watergriel, maar altijd voor of tussen bruin hout. En dus is hij bijna niet los te krijgen van de achtergrond.
Dit is een werkelijk schitterende opname! Niets op aan te merken. Grote klasse! Ben jaloers.
Groet,
Peter

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• fragman (17573)
• [2008-11-19 13:14]

nice sharp portrait, greetings Ori

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• LordPotty (12035)
• [2008-11-19 15:58]

What a funny lookng bird Annick.
It has such a large head and eye for its little body.
The plumage has really interesting patterns and textures.
Your image is very sharp,well exposed and composed.
Another good one.
Cheers
Steve

(ps .... It was amusing to see that someone (banaei nikon) had copied,and pasted in as his own,your critique on the Superb Starling photo by Peter van Zoest (PeterZ)
"Hi Peter,
Mooie vogel en goed gefotografeerd. Heel kleurrijk en net dat is juist het grote verschil met zijn soortgenoten, denk ik.
Misschien daarom dat ze deze vogel 'Superb' noemen?
In ieder geval 'superb' voor jouw dat je hem hebt kunnen fotograferen in Ethiopie.
TFS"

Nearly all 'his' critiques are copied and pasted critiques of other peoples,and many don't even relate to the photo he has 'critiqued'.
Very naughty,but I had to laugh ;)

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• rousettus (12789)
• [2008-11-19 16:18]

Hello Annick,
what a nice capture for lovely Water thick-knee, very similar B. oedicnemus here. Great focus and eyes contact. Nicely composed in natural biotop. Cropping and presentation also great. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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• pekkavalo1 (6749)
• [2008-11-19 16:53]

Hi Annick,
Excellent capture of Water Thick-knee with good pose, POV and composition, pin sharp details and excellent lighting.
TFS
Pekka

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• marhowie (302)
• [2008-11-19 18:03]

Another new & interesting bird you bring us Annick..
The color, exposure, and details look great, good eye contact.

And the next time I'm in Holland I'll remember to use the term "water dikkop" with caution. Thanx for the heads-up :)
Howard

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• eqshannon (27899)
• [2008-11-19 18:31]

My dikkop what big eyes you have..."all the better to see you taking my image"! Ha! A fine show my good sir...It has been a bit since I have had time to go through galleries...but your name always pops up at the top...prolly cus your work is always top notch!
Bob

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• crs (3543)
• [2008-11-19 20:43]

Hello Annick,

You have made a nice portret of this, unknown to me, bird. The bird, sharply shown, stays very nice aginst the blurry background. Plumage pattern is very well shown amd due to the soft light many color tones have been rendered.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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• Silvio2006 (41158)
• [2008-11-19 22:55]

Hi Annick, beautiful bird with fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• horia (14898)
• [2008-11-19 23:50]

Hi Annick

What a cute capture of this Water thick-knee!
I really love the timing of your capture here - catching it with it's beak opened like that as if it would have seen something amazing at the time :))
Seriously now, the quality of the shot is excellent and the details and close-up level that the Water thick-knee is presented with are terrific.
Spot-on DOF and exposure, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• John_F_Kennedy (3554)
• [2008-11-19 23:53]

Nice catch. I liked your timing and the pose you captured. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• matatur (4468)
• [2008-11-20 3:26]

A "textbook" presentation of an interesting looking (seeing it for the first time) wading bird in perfect focus and exposure, displaying a great amount of plumage and colouration detail Annick, surely the work of an expert my friend. TFS this indeed!
Mehmet

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• sandpiper2 (14071)
• [2008-11-20 3:28]

Hi Annick

Fine shot of this african thick-knee. Looks like he's telling you where you should put your camera :)
Excellent composition, great sharpness and plumage detail.

Chris

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• loot (10013)
• [2008-11-20 8:36]

Hi Annick

I can imagine how "water dikkop" could get you in the hot water with some Dutch people (chuckle). Never thought of the connotation, but I had a good giggle when I read your comment.

Great capture of this Thick-knee. They are rather comical looking birds with those extra large eyes and disproportionate large head. I think the rainy conditions and the soft light actually assisted you here with a lovely result. Maybe you could have left a little more space in front of the bird though. The bit of green at the bottom makes for a nice splash of colour to brighten up the muddy soil.

Well done MF and TFS
Warm regards
Loot

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• ferranjlloret (4742)
• [2008-11-20 10:02]

Hi Annick!

Espectacular, un bon retrat. Salut

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-11-20 13:05]
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Hi Annick,
a great image of this Stone Curlew.
I like the squawking pose :-)
Very good composition.
I like the wetness to it :-)

By the way, how are you finding CS4? Is it a worthy upgrade from CS3?

All the best,
Joe

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2008-11-20 18:52]

Hello Annick

Excellent sharpness and focus.
The plumage detail is well defined.
The eye stands out as well detailed with lovely natural colour.
Excellent low POV.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

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• izler (504)
• [2008-11-21 9:28]

hello Annick
wonderful capture of this cute model and good eye contact
i like pose, POV, colours and sharpness
TFS
regards
izler

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• wuta (2142)
• [2008-11-21 10:57]

Hallo Annick , Wat een prachtige vogel , ik heb deze nog nooit gezien ,schitterende kleuren details kleuren en bg , goed weekend , teunie .

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• Janice (18648)
• [2008-11-22 12:18]

Hello Annick - he doesn't look real - more like a statue :)
Very good sharp shot of this strange Stone-curlew or Thick-knee. . .
Well done
Janice

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• angela926 (3069)
• [2008-11-22 15:17]

Hello Annick,
Great shot, superb sharpness, depth of field, details and clarity, beautiful colors and light, great pose.
angela

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• SelenE (13820)
• [2008-11-23 8:39]

Hi Annick,
Now I am curious what exactly that term means in Dutch?? Very nice shot with good details. Love those big eyes. TFS
All the best,
Selen

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• uleko (2735)
• [2008-11-23 12:23]

Hello Annick,
What a splendid view of this Stone Curlew caught at the right moment in a fine pose. Very sharp details and natural colours that stand out against the soft background. A cute species that I like a lot!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• hester (11638)
• [2008-12-04 12:18]

Hi Annick

You always take such charming photos. I love the open beak caught here and the large bright eye. The DOF is perfect with a sharp bird, lovely ground details but with an OOF background to help the bird stand out. Perfectly caught

TFS

Karan

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• soccer (1965)
• [2008-12-15 3:07]
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Annick,

A very well composed pic that shows good detail of the subject. The sharpness and clarity of the image are good. I also like your POV.
Is this Lake Panic by any chance?

TFS,
Sheriff