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Scopus umbretta


Scopus umbretta
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-09 3:55
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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The Hammerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hamerkop, Hammerhead, Hammerhead stork, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized (56 cm) bird with a long shaggy crest. The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name. Its plumage is a drab brown all over.

Photographed in Planckendael.

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Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
8-9-2007 16:31:00
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/100Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.6
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length
560,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Daylight
AF mode
One-Shot AF

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Hi Annick
Great moment :-) Very good composition, great OOF buckground and good sharpness Nothing more to say here :-) Good job
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Hi Annick,
what was this nice bird telling you?
Lovely moment, I like it very much, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2007-09-09 4:25]
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Hi Annick,

A great capture of this beatifull bird,I have seen them in kruger as well,but unfortunatly no descent captures,you did a great job,colors and details are great as well as the OOF BG,perhaps you have noticed as well but I think I see a small dustspot just above the hammerkop,tfs

Paul

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-09-09 5:02]

Hi Annick

I love the pose! As ever perfect sharpness, spot on exposure and lovely framing. DOF and POV are both perfect. Great work

TFS

Karan

Hello Annick
Very intersting spiece to shoot,
Perfect details,composition and BG,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

Hello Annick,

Great capture here, excllent POVwith great details very crisp well balaced photo excllent POV with great etails very crisp excllent Job

TFS Kyle

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2007-09-09 6:25]

Hi Annick

I'm so sorry i've missed so many beautiful photos of yours, but i can assure you i've constantly checked them and they are indeed superb. The problem was teh big lack of time...but that will soon come to an end :)

This is a fantastic capture of this beautiful bird and the timing here is just fascinating! BRAVO!!!
The sharpness is also a terrific aspect of the photo, as well as the very beautifully blurred BG.
My compliments, my friend!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

great p[ic, TFS Ori

Boujour Annick,
Excellent réflexes! Très belle photo. Superbe netteté. Super détails des plumes de ton oiseau!
Bravo,

Claude

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2007-09-09 7:26]

Hello Annick,
Great close-up of the noisy Hammerkop in beautiful light. Lovely details and colour of the brown plumage. Nice contrasting background too. THey're funny birds, we've seen them quarrelling in Gambia.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-09-09 9:51]

Annick, Absolute beauty. The open beak and the look of the bird is wonderful. Lovely sight and sharp focus. Ganesh

bonjour annick
bon bein je ne vais pas me faire des ampoules aux doigts,
c'est perfect!!
laurent

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-09-09 11:00]

Hello Annick
Beautiful portrait.Very sharp image whit excellent details.I like the POV and the BG colors put the subject in evidence.Nice catch light in the eye.
TFS Michel

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2007-09-09 11:29]

Wonderful shot, sharp and detail are great. Thank you for sharing

Hi Annick,
Very nice soft green back setting and the perfect aperature made this gorgeous hammerkop stand out nicely. Well done. :)

This looks like another perfectly exposed and focused shot. I love the color of the bird contrasted with that lovely green of the background. It is quite beautiful.

TFS
Evelynn : )

bonjour Annick

l'action (bec ouvert) qui se déroule dans la photo,
le focus sur l'oiseau, sa netteté, le backround sont superbes
mais j'aimes plus quand tout le corps de l'oseau est dans l'image
ma préférence va à de telles photos, sinon ta photo est au TOP

merci

Asbed

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2007-09-10 1:19]

Hi Annick,
Pose is very original. I liked this one a lot :o)
TFS
Selen

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-09-10 5:26]

Hi Annick,
one of my favourite posts from you.
Excellent DOF and BG making the subject stand out.
Great details and sharpness.
Brilliant timing to cpture the birds' open mouth.
Well done,
Joe

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-09-10 5:44]

Hello Annick, wow great portrait of this Hammerkop, very sharp, great exposure, nice light in the eye and very good pose of the bird. Thanks !

Mario

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2007-09-10 7:55]

Hi Annick,
Stunnning shot and the expression captured is just breath-taking. Awesome sharpness of the plumage and a great DOF lets the image stand out perfectly from the contrasting BG. Superb lighting and the focus is spot on. Excellent POV to portray it and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Ha Annick,

Prachtig portret shot van deze Hammerhead stork
deze heb ik nog nooit gezien
Scherpte/diepte, compo, pose POV en BG zijn weederom PERFECT

TFS

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer [C: 332 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2007-09-10 13:50]

Excellent detail in the plumage and a very original pose that you have captured! Superb! Cheers, Klaus

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2007-09-10 23:31]

Hello Annick,
I love this bird with character. I really would like to shout back :)! Beautiful colour-combination and great composition.
Best regards
Anne

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 36 N: 1549] (4991)
  • [2007-09-11 20:08]

Wow Annick, what a capture excellent detail, pin sharp, the colours are stunning and a great eye catch, all in all just perfect, well worth a green smiley, Cheers Rick :)

Awesome pose and so razor sharp, wonderful details ... a real keeper

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