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Marabu Stork


Marabu Stork
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Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 12 N: 967] (4105)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS + 1.4x EXT
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds., Birds of South Africa 1, Birds of the World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-18 13:12
Viewed: 5518
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, occurring in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially waste tips.
It is a huge bird, 150cm in length, and its 3.2 m (10.5 ft) wingspan means that it shares the distinction of having the largest wingspan of any landbird with the Andean Condor. Unlike most storks, the three Leptoptilos species fly with the neck retracted like a heron.
The Marabou is unmistakable due to its size, bare head and neck, black back, and white underparts. It has a huge bill, a pink gular sack at its throat, a neck ruff, and black legs and wings. The sexes are alike, but the young bird is browner and has a smaller bill. Full maturity is not reached for up to four years.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marabou_Stork

The aim was to get this bird with airbag. But it's possible only after flight (or during flight). Morning light.
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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 254 N: 2446] (11125)
  • [2006-10-18 13:17]

Hi Aivar,

Very nice shot of this marabou in his natural habitat,well captured with a good POV,excellent work,TFS

Paul

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1470 W: 18 N: 2966] (10884)
  • [2006-10-18 14:19]

Fabulous looking bird in a nice setting. Nice details, colours and composition

TFS

Karan

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 870 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2006-10-18 14:24]

Hello Aivar , A very good shot from the marabou, i find marabou's lovely beesten ,this one is ook very nice ,good colours details compositie sharpnes and nice bg ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3068 W: 231 N: 5840] (19618)
  • [2006-10-19 2:20]

Great details on this funny-looking stork, Aivar.
Wonderful POV of the profile.
TFS. : )

Aivar,
Good image.
No 'no' elements to mention:)
TFS
Annick

Hello Aivar,
A great bird, and you capture the characteristics very well!
Amazing details in the plumage, and the portrait quality is excellent...
I like the pose, all nicely framed and presented in this fine composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-10-19 6:21]

Hello Aivar,
Wonderful capture of this interesting stork.POV,catchlight in eyes,clear details,sharpness and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

Excellent shot.
Good compsoition and sharpness.
Bizarre looking bird well captured.

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 863 W: 73 N: 1348] (5265)
  • [2006-10-20 10:05]

Hi Aivar
Very nice shot hereof strange bird.Pretty composition.Very good POV,fine sharp details.Really nature colours.Good work.
TFS
Greetings Milos

Well done Aivar.
Perfect exposure, DOF, color, and sharp details.
Excellent capture..

Hi Avir

Wow.... this is a great shot! Well taken with crisp, clear, sharp detail. Great POV too.

Hi Aivar.
Great portrait of the "Brad Pitt" of the birds. :-).
Good colour, sharp and details.
Regards.
Jorge

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