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Oriental Darter - Juvenile


Oriental Darter - Juvenile
Photo Information
Copyright: Phil Liew (A996sps) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 113] (935)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 800mm f5.6L IS USM + 1.4II ext
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-24 7:14
Viewed: 485
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Oriental Darter was the sole wader in the pond. I studied his habits all afternoon and took the opportunity to capture this and a series of feeding shots.

This is a juvenile. When it swims its entire body is submerged except its head above water like the periscope of a submarine. Once the prey is spotted it will dive and has been observed to remained submerged for up to 2 minutes at times.

1D Mk3 + EF800mm + 1.4II ext 1/160s f/10.0 ISO400 EV -1/3

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  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2009-05-24 7:50]

Hello Phil,
Great moment and a fantastic timing. The light in this photo is gorgeous. Excellent sharp details, natural colours, POV and dark BG.
Regards,
Peter

  • Great 
  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2399 W: 63 N: 4206] (13770)
  • [2009-05-26 14:48]

Hi Phil,
Beautiful photo. Well done and TFS
Greetings,
Selen

  • Great 
  • joepan (78)
  • [2009-05-31 22:01]

Great capture of a dramatic moment! Young bird may still be learning the trick but it's got a respectable-sized Tilapia which may take it some effort to swallow!

  • Great 
  • babak Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 0 N: 234] (1164)
  • [2009-09-30 18:47]

another great capyure from you!! one of my favorite shot in trecknature

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