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Red-headed Merlin (Falco chicquera)


Red-headed Merlin (Falco chicquera)
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Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 696 W: 132 N: 2207] (8745)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 50 -500mm f4/6.3 DG EX APO HSM
Exposure: f/11, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): GouthamBirds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-09 8:44
Viewed: 387
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi All,
Couple of weeks back myself, Sathish, Akshay , Arun and Sudhakar visited Maidanahalli Back buck santuary and we were welcomed by this bird which i had never seen before and it gave us very few seconds to capture it on frame and here is the result.
This is Red-headed Merlin (Falco chicquera) , which is a is a bird of prey in the falcon family. This bird is a widespread resident in India and adjacent regions as well as sub-Saharan Africa. It is sometimes called Turumti locally.

for more info look at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-necked_Falcon

Hope you ppl liked it
Cheers,
Goutham

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  • Great 
  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-07-09 8:49]

Hi Goutham,
Magnificent capture.I liked clear details,pose of bird,colors,simple BG and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Goutham
Elle est formidable cette prise,l'éclat dans l'oeil la netteté les couleurs.tout est parfait de même que la pose de l,oiseau.
bravo et au revoir...JP

  • Great 
  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2008-07-09 9:40]

Hi Goutham
What a beautiful cristal clear presntation.good POV and excel;lent plumage detail.I like tha pose from your subject.
TFS Michel

even better pic of this amazing falcon! TFS Ori

  • Great 
  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 0 N: 661] (2933)
  • [2008-07-09 10:11]

Hola Goutham, excelente composición, una fotografia muy bonita, con buena definición y detalle, excelente luz y color. Un saludo

Hi,
Most memorable day, it was!! Your picture has come out very well. Very good sharpness, but little more space around would be much better/

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2008-07-09 11:01]

Hi Goutham. A fine looking bird you have here which you have captured with very good detail and sharp focusing. I like your plain BG it makes the bird stand out. It has its eyes on you andwhat huge claws it has. well done TFS.
Nick..

Wow ! Goitham,

Such a rere specie but could not escape your lens. Great picture.

Regardsn
Murali

What a great shot Goutham. It looks like a museum specimen perfectly perched on the thorny twigs. Exposure, sharpness and color are all great. The crop feels a tad bit tight at the top. Space could easily be added there with that uniform background.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi,
This is a wonderful and outstanding capture! Details are crystal clear and exposure is perfect. This eye contact is much impressive. This bird is a real beauty; very well done!
Claudine

  • Great 
  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 0 N: 455] (1714)
  • [2008-07-09 17:19]

Hi Goutham
Excellent capture with pin sharp detail and lovely color tones
tfs jon

very nice and sharp pic....
loved it!!
as satish mentioned, would have preferred a little more space over the head.
a vertical compo may have worked too, i feel!

rgds
pushpinder

Hi Goutham,

Wonderful shot. Was waiting for this one. Nice soft light and amazing colours. TFS
Regards
Anil

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  • vral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 159] (690)
  • [2008-07-10 0:25]

Hello Gowtham,

wonderful shot of this Merlin,so clear and interesting POV. Colors abd details are great throughout the plumage and the head. Stare of the Merlin is awesome.

Thanks for sharing

  • Great 
  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 923 W: 4 N: 2310] (10776)
  • [2008-07-10 4:21]

Hello Ramesh, wOw superb shot.Look at the yellow spots. Wonderful image. Ganesh

Hi Goutham,

For a moment I thought it was Sathihs picture which I had already seen, until I read the caption. As I said earlier its "Prize catch", I agree with Satish if you could give little more space all around would have still enhanced the picture. Congrats for the catch. :)

Hi Goutham

Stunning shot of this handsome raptor
Excellent sharpness
Excellent composition
Great DOF and POV
Great background

Chris

Hi Goutham,
A nice capture of this beautiful looking raptor. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1210 W: 68 N: 2509] (8277)
  • [2008-07-10 11:33]

Hello Goutham,
Fantastic photo in beautiful natural colours and sharpness. Great POV, eye-contact and composition.
Regards,
Peter

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1692 W: 242 N: 5589] (19849)
  • [2008-07-10 13:36]

Hello Goutham,
very nice photo of this Red-headed Merlin!
Excellent composition.
Very sharp with great detail.

Well done!

Joe

p.s thankyou for your entry in my guestbook :-D

Hi Goutham,

Superb shot of this beautifull Falco chicquera
I agree with satish about the space around the bird.
sharpness, details and colors are AMAZING
the catchlight and eye contact is a extra bonus point

TFS Thijs

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