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SARUS CRANE


SARUS CRANE
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Copyright: Sumon Sinha (Mana) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Gruiformes (Turnalar, Crane-like) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 5:12
Viewed: 1049
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
On my recent visit to Kolkata, earlier this month, for my mothers medical check-up I was stuck up for few day waiting for various reports and analysis’. On such a day I decided to visit the zoological gardens there. I got a few decent shots of various species as mementoes, but as TN doesn’t allow caged animal shots I decide to post this one found loitering around the Hippopotamus enclosure moving about freely looking for food.

This indeed is a Sarus Crane as my good friend Ivan points out. My ignorance of thinking it to be a Painted Stork has been quickly corrected and I make the necessary changes. Thanks Ivan !!

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The Sarus Crane, Grus antigone is an all-year resident breeding bird in northern Pakistan and India (especially Central India and the Gangetic plains), Nepal, Southeast Asia and Queensland, Australia. It is a very large crane, averaging 156 cm (5 ft) in length, which is found in freshwater marshes and plains.

Scientific classification -
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Gruidae
Genus: Grus
Species: G. antigone

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2007-12-30 5:19]

Hello Sumon,
Though I don't usually make critiques on zoo life, this caught my eye not only because it is a fine close portrait, but because this is not a stork but a crane. I think this is the Sarus Crane (Grus antigone).
I wish you a healthy and happy 2008 with many fine photos!
Ivan

Hello Sumon,
This is wonderful close up. The focus is perfect. Lovely pov and composition. Very well done. Happy New Year to you and your family. With all best wishes.
JC

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2007-12-30 6:11]

Hello Sumon,
We saw these beautiful Cranes in Queensland, Australia but never managed to get very close. This is a splendid close-up showing sharp details and lovely colours. The profile stands out very nicely against the background. I've never seen a close-up like this before and really appreciate it!
Many thanks and best wishes, Ula

Well composed, good detail and DOF

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-12-30 6:41]

Hi Sumon,
What an amzing closeup portrait, the details are phenominal as are the colors. What an eye this crane possess, excellent work Sumon and Happy New Year.
Rick

Hello Sumon
Wonderful shot of this Sarus Crane,
Perfect details,DOF and colors,Superb shot.

Good Luck
Fartash

What a strange bird! This is an excellent portrait, very close and detailed. I have never seen this specie before I think. This is well exposed and composed. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Best Regards,
Claudine

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2007-12-30 6:57]

Hello Sumon,
Excellent portrait of this Sarus Crane. Perfect detailed focus. Great natural colours. Very good low POV, DOF and composition.
All best wishes for 2008,
Peter

Hello Sumon,
Technically very well done. As always. Very good sharpness. Excellent DOF. Nice colors and contrast.
Good composition.
Well done!
TFS
Annick

Hello friend Sumon!
What a beautiful red eyes on the Crane!
good close up in perfect sharpness, vivid colour and details in the shot
lovely details and notes
happy 2008, my friend!
cheers
Tony

It certainly does look like the usual capture for a zoo type of park with room to roam about...I saw the fence in the background...but no matter it is pretty much out of focus...and one cannot stay on it long for the rich colour of tech bird and it's sharpness overall... A Sumon story!
Bob

Hola Sumon, nos presentas una interesante fotografía y aunque está al límite de la luz
:-) has podido captar con detalle todas las partes de cuello y cabeza. Excelente enfoque al ojo y pico con un buen encuadre y fondo.
Un abrazo y feliz año 2008 para tí también .
J. Ignasi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-12-30 11:43]

Hi Sumon,

A stunning portrait of this Sarus Crane - I've never seen one before. Ivan is incredible with his ID's. Beautiful colors. The details are amazing - razor sharp - showing off the face, eye, beak, and feathers perfectly. This is another WOW!

Jane

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2007-12-30 11:56]

It'a a very impressive portrait,the colours are incredibles and details are perfect,thanks for share and happy 2008 from Italy,Luciano

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2007-12-30 13:40]

Hi Sumon. Now this is a strange looking one. what was mother nature thinking off. you have captured it with fine detail and natural colours. a good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

A Happy New Year To You .

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-12-30 16:45]

Hello Sumon

Excellent focus and sharpness.
The colours are amazing.Wonderful plumage detail and definition.
you have captured superb clarity,and the eye is amazing.
Very good POV and DOF,the OOF BG is lovely.
TFS

Rob

Hello Sumon,
Super close up of this crane.
The detail and color are wonderful.
Well composed.
Happy New Year!
Richard

Hi Sumon Da,
A nice portrait of this saurus. Excellent composition and lovely details. Congratulations to you too for the DSLR 400D. I am eager to see shots from you with the camera. Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2008.

Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Sumon, superb portrait with splendid colors, wonderful details and excellent sharpness, very well done, HAPPY NEW YEAR ciao Silvio

Hello Sumon,
This is an amazing portrait of a funny looking bird!
I love the expression even if it is rather permanent, and the outstanding colours are quite eye-catching!
...
And I wish a HAPPY NEW YEAR will come your way!
Seasonal greetings from Norway,
Pablo -

hello Sumon
great close up with fantastic colors
and details...
All the best to you and your family
for new year
sERGIO

Wonderful portrait of this beautiful bird.
Great color!
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hi Sumon,

Excellent shot of this Craine.
Beautiful compo with superb sharp details and colors
Happy and Healty 2008 to you and your loved ones

TFS Thijs

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-12-31 11:42]

HelloSumon ! Incredibly sharp shot ! Nice portrait, great quality and striking colors. Wel done, thanks ! Have a wonderful new year !

Mario

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2007-12-31 12:26]

Hello Sumon,

Happy new year!
Mariki

Excellent DOF, color, exposure, and razor sharp Sumon..The only thing that takes away slightly is the patterned BG..If you're a nit-picker, which I'm not of course ;}
Happy New Year!
Howard

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-01-01 2:52]

Dear Sumon
Seeing at this amazing and beautiful portrait of this curious bird I want to thank you for all the great moments enjoying your marvellous pictures and your pleasant comments. I hope to keep enjoying with a lot more from you during the coming year.
Have a great Night and may 2008 will bring you great moments and lots of Happiness!!
With my best wishes
Maite

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2008-01-01 2:56]

Hello Sumon,

Superb close up portrait shot, I do like the sideways POV showing us the Cranes striking colours, markings and beautiful red eye, excellent details and DOF, a lovely composition.

Happy New 2008.
Regards Hilary :o)

bonjour Sumon
je te félicite pour cette magnifique prise
en portrait aux couleurs chatoyantes et bonne netteté, bon bg
excellent travail
Je te souhaite une merveilleuse année pour 2008
Merci a toi et a bientôt...JP

Wishing you and your love ones the joyous Happy New Year...

Cheers,
Cecilia

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2008-01-06 23:29]

Hello Sumon !
This is a strange Crane, really ! I had never seen it before. I love the red colo of its head and eye, and these strange black feathers around his neck... Excellent sharp details, nice natural colors, wonderfulcomposition and POV, and the BG is blurred enough to make the bird stand out. Very well done !
Valerie.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2008-01-07 10:14]

Hi Sumon.
Blameless terrific portrait of the fine bird. All is perfect as usual for your amazing pictures. Details and sharpness of the bird are fantastic. Colours are stunning. BG is so wonderful as main subject. Bravo and congratulations.
Alexei.

Hello Sumon wow! wonderfull detail and so sharp, never seen one amazing bird and I love the colour. perfect composition nice tight crop, my best rgds Necip

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 0 N: 427] (3110)
  • [2008-01-08 13:57]

Ola Sumon

Linda ave e captura. Boa composição e luz
Parabens
Nilson

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2008-09-18 23:15]

Bonjour,
Un joli portrait bien cadré. Les couleurs sont impeccables.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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