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Cape Francolin


Cape Francolin
Photo Information
Copyright: Anton Prinsloo (Anton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 50 W: 11 N: 161] (589)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70S, Sigma 50-500mm 4.6-6.3 APO DG HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-11 13:30
Viewed: 1455
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture of the Cape Francolin was taken during our December holiday at Vermont in the Western Cape. The white sand made it difficult for the correct exposure, but I would like to share it with you.

The Cape Francolin is a fairly large gamebird, (40 to 42 cm), endemic to southern Africa. It has mottled brown plumage and red legs. It is a common resident of the fynbos and surrounding dense bush found in the south eastern parts of the country. In the drier parts it inhabits dense riverine scrub.
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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 5840] (19618)
  • [2006-07-11 13:45]

Francolins are very rare birds on TN, so thank you for sharing this one with us, Anton. Your cape francolin has lovely patterns and colors on its feathers. The details are sharp. I like the pose with the foot up. Well balanced composition and good DOF.
TFS. : )

Hi Anton,
A proud bird very well captured!
I like the low point of view, seems like the bird is looking down on you...
Great clarity in colours, and a fine composition... The feather coat is well reproduced!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 254 N: 2446] (11125)
  • [2006-07-11 14:13]

Hi Anton,

Again a great composition,you captured this bird excellent,well exposed despite the white sand as you said,a great picture wit lovely colors and natural surrounding,well done and TFS,

Paul

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  • takos1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 276 W: 25 N: 204] (2569)
  • [2006-07-11 17:37]

Anton, bella foto!
Ottimi dettagli bel contrasto, complimenti!

Ciao.
Franco

Hi Anton,
Great capture of this bird. Nicely composed and fantastic colours. Great details too!
Thanks to make me discover a new bird!

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11868)
  • [2006-07-11 20:58]

Bonjour Anton!

Bravo pour cette belle prise,on voit bien l'action de l'oiseau et les couleurs sont parfaites. Félicitations pour la netteté.

Merci.
joseph

Nice photo, DOF good, good positioning of main object and it is colourful. Well captured.

Hi Anton, nice shot of this SA endemic francolin.
Nice POv e good exposure (not easy as you said).
Andrea

Anton,

God Lighting, Detail and sharpness of the subject you have here. The POV, Composition, OOF BG and DOF are all good. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 926] (4989)
  • [2006-07-12 9:41]

Bonjour Anton, excellent capture of Francolin with a great pose of animal. Composition, colors, DOF and details are perfect. Very well done, Didier.

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 383 W: 52 N: 413] (1837)
  • [2006-07-14 16:20]

Hi Anton!
You have presented us a very beautiful shot of this bird! The focus is exc. and the colors - vivid.
TFS
Best regards!
Anton

Hi Anton,
The white sand might have been difficult, but your exposure is spot on. I really like your low POV, which shows the size of the bird perfectly. I really like the posture of it. Great colors, details and DOF.
TFS,
Niek

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