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Catharacta antarctica


Catharacta antarctica
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 499 W: 57 N: 1348] (4742)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Antarctica [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-28 13:43
Viewed: 1197
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Escúa antárctica.
The Brown Skua (Catharacta antarctica) is often referred to as Antarctic Skua (or vice versa); the taxonomy of Skuas is still a matter of dispute. Other names (probably owing to the high level of hybridization in this species) include Southern Great Skua, Southern Skua or Subantarctic Skua. The New Zealand Māori call it Hākoakoa. It breeds circumpolar in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic zones.

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This photo is taken in Yalour Island in Antarctica. Original format.
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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-03-28 13:57]

Hello Ferran,

Very nice picture of this bird. Very composition. Great sharpness. Light and colours are superb.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers,
Mariki

Well done Ferran. Great low pov and comp here. Nice sharp detail. The bird looks super amongst the mossy rocks and snow.
TFS Richard

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
  • [2008-03-29 1:13]

Hola Ferran,
hermosa foto, bello foco.
con detalles espléndidos,
el ambiente hostil magnifica este selecto instante,
saludos amigo.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-03-30 8:11]

Hi Ferran,
Beautiful photo with a great mood.
TFS
Greetings,
Selen

an unusual photo for me - insofar, that I never saw a Skua sitting down during our time in Antarctica; all we saw were brown bundles trying to dive-bomb us.

The use of high speed shows beautifully, how big the snow-flakes are - and the perfect focus - the molten snow i.e. waterdrops on its face.
Regards
Ingrid

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