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Goldcrest (male)


Goldcrest (male)
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 414 W: 15 N: 1791] (6479)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-28 8:57
Viewed: 734
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Flying from branch to branch in a European Yew (Taxus baccata), this Goldcrest did not care of me. I could surprise him with the flash.
The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is the smallest European bird, measuring from 8.5 to 9.5cm and weighing as little as 5g. It is dull greenish above, with buff/white underparts, two white wingbars, and a plain face with a conspicuous black eye. The crown has black sides and a narrow black front, and a bright central crest, orange in the male and yellow in the female, which is displayed during breeding. It is a restless species, constantly on the move as it searches for insects. (Wikipedia)
Photo taken this afternoon, in a very cold sunny day.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !
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Volant de branche en branche dans un if (Taxus baccata), ce roitelet huppé ne faisait guère attention à moi. Je suis parvenue à le surprendre avec le flash.
Le Roitelet huppé (Regulus regulus) est un des plus petits oiseaux d'Europe avec une taille de 9 cm environ et un poids de 4 à 7 grammes. Le bec est noir, fin et pointu. Les pattes brun clair ont des doigts puissants permettant à l'oiseau de se tenir la tête en bas quand il se nourrit. Le plumage est jaune-vert dans sa partie supérieure, les ailes plus noirâtres ont deux raies blanches, le mâle a une calotte jaune et orange en son centre, elle est bordée d'un trait noir, celle de la femelle est jaune pur. Les plumes de la tête forment un diadème qui a donné son nom au Roitelet, elles se hérissent en cas d'excitation. (Wikipedia)
Photo prise cet après-midi, par un jour très froid et ensoleillé.
BONNE ANNEE A TOUS !
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2008-12-28 8:59]

Hi Catherine. Firstly a very Happy New Year to you . This is a very fine close up of the Goldcrest , I have yet to take ones picture. a nice pose on the fir tree with good detail and bright colours. well done TFS. Good notes too.
Nick..

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1074 W: 30 N: 1046] (3270)
  • [2008-12-28 9:09]

Hi Catherine,
Very nice capture of this goldcrest.POV,colors,sharpness,details,BG and visual impact are excellent.
Happy New Year to You and your family too!
Thanks for posting.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2008-12-28 9:55]

Hello Catherine,
Great capture of a male Goldcrest on a spray of Yew. These little birds are sp active and not easy to photograph but you managed to time a fine sharp freeze with his wings partially open. Good use of flash too.
Thanks for sharing this delight,
Happy 2009 to you too!
Regards,
Ivan

Ciao Catherine, splendid composition with lovely little bird, great light and colors, fascinating blurry BG, very well done, Happy New Year to you, ciao Silvio

Hello Catherine
This is just about perfect in my book.
The Goldcrest is a minute bird and so active as you say...A lovely natural scene and I personally love the movement in the subject.
All the best
Billy

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 753] (4624)
  • [2008-12-28 11:42]

Hello Catherine,
Beautiful scene, green branch and colourful bird.
Regards, Pawel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2008-12-28 11:54]

Hello Catherine,
Very beautiful photo of this Goldcrest in a very beautiful environment. Good timing. Excellent sharp details, clear colours, POV and blurred BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • eliz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 22 N: 269] (1533)
  • [2008-12-28 13:14]

beautiful capture of this little bird. the colors are very nice.

Hi Catherine,
good composition with some action of this cute little 'goldcres' which any body can see. fine capture. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5207] (17607)
  • [2008-12-29 18:25]

Hello Catherine,
What a beautiful tiny species you display for us. A fine composition with great exposure and focus. What a sweetheart. Thanks for sharing Catherine.
Rick

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-12-29 22:36]

Hello Catherine,

I like very much the composition of your photo. The verticaly placed branch and the bird with open wings make the image very dinamic. The yellow crest of the bird atract viewer attention. Moreover the blurry background helps focusing on the branch and bird.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hi Catherine,

a rare, funny and very successful shot of this tiny Goldcrest indeed! How its hanging on while frantically moving its wings, just great.

My best wishes for the New Year to you, Catherine
Dietrich

Preciosa composición Catherine. Buena luz y bello conjunto.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2959 W: 162 N: 817] (2429)
  • [2009-01-06 1:55]

Hello Catherine,
A very cute capture of the little Goldcrest desperately trying to hang on to the Yew branch. Good focus on the eye and very good timing. A beautiful composition too. I've never managed to capture this little one even though it is quite common here!
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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