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Black Drongo


Black Drongo
Photo Information
Copyright: Smitha Komath (smitha) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 285 W: 77 N: 920] (3485)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70s, AF Nikkor 80-200mm / f2.8 ED
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-12 7:02
Viewed: 554
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The bird in the photo is Black Drongo. it's a slim and agile glossy black birdwith long deeply forked tail.It's a familiar bird of open country usually perched on telegraph wires. from exposed look outs it keeps vigilant watch for insects like grasshoppers.these are pounced upon and carried off, held under foot, torn to pieces and swallowed. This bird is considered as highly beneficial to agricultureby the vast quantities of harmful insects it destroys.

I came across this bird in the paddyfield behind my home. it was busy having its little snack so didn't mind me taking his snaps.
ramthakur, KiltedArab, jaycee, goutham_ramesh, Argus, manyee has marked this note useful
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To goutham_ramesh: Thankssmitha 1 03-12 13:09
To ramthakur: Thank you sirsmitha 2 03-12 12:26
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This is a classic shot, Smitha!
I am deeply impressed with the improvement in your skills as a nature photographer. Keep it going!
The picture is:
1. Perfectly focused on the subject.
2. The natural light has been used very effectively, highlighting certain portions on the bird's body and giving the wooden perch a three dimensional look.
3. The blurred BG has a lovely tone that suits the subject.
4. The overall composition is just perfect with the subject placed diagonally across the frame.
5. The colours are very natural and hence beautiful.
6. Simple framing keeps the attention focused on the subject.
10/10
A+ Grade
I'm a school teacher, mind you, and a stern one for that :-)!
Ram

hi smitha,
nice capture,
well composed with fine pov, nice dof, lovely bg,
good sharpness, nice colour tones,simple but lovely framing,
tfs & regards
pankaj

As Ram already said it all!
Lovely image!

STeph

Excellent critique from Ram!

In idiot's terms, I like the slant of the bird, the black stands out beautifully in this image, bisecting the frame. His wee perch is in perfect focus as well - great composition with all relevant areas in clear detail and a well-blurred background. Super image.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1902 W: 8 N: 4957] (16017)
  • [2007-03-12 12:27]

Hi Smitha,

Wonderful capture of a bird I have never seen. I love the pose and the food in his mouth. This black bird stands out so well against the BG.

Jane

Hi Smitha,
You must be living in a paradise as you get to shoot these gems near to your home , I’ll trade anything for a place (joking) like that
Great shot, the position of the bird, which is placed diagonally, and the feed in its beak is amazing.
TFS
Goutham

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  • Vinay (50)
  • [2007-03-12 13:27]

Smitha
Your birds are really beautiful

Dear Smitha, Very nice shot. Like the blend to the background and excellent composition. Congratulations!
With Best Regards.vab.
V Amar Bhaskar

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2007-03-12 14:28]

Hello Smitha,
Fine capture of a Black Drongo sharply presented in an excellent composition with fine Bg: you can just see itw white 'beauty spot' behind the bill, that differs it from other drongos.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Smitha,

Lovely composition of Drongo with the feed. The seating position and sideways pose brings out the complete details of the bird. The feed adds interest to the subject. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2007-03-13 0:47]

What a very long tail that drongo has.
Excellent focus and exposure on that black subject.
Beautiful composition with beautiful BG.
A lovely capture.
TFS. : )

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  • Swats Silver Star Critiquer [C: 37 W: 0 N: 3] (151)
  • [2007-03-13 6:38]

Nice capture Smitha! Nice composition, details and light

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