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Black redstart


Black redstart
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Copyright: Jacqueline Schnepp (Noisette) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 2 N: 1255] (3967)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, 55-200mm f/4-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom N
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-01 5:52
Viewed: 589
Points: 68
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Hello All

this black redstart is taken the next day as the posting from my daughter Valérie (valy67) yesterday, after we have found the baby bird dead in our backyard, the mother ( i think ) was flying all around the place where was her dead baby and called it a very long time, she was not afraid of humans any more, to find her baby was more important at this moment, but it cames never

on this shot, she was on the roof of the neighbours garage near our garden and i have taken this photo from my terrace from 2 or 3 meters

Black Redstart

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the Thrush family (Turdidae), but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher (Muscicapidae).

It is a widespread breeder in south and central Europe, but very localised in Great Britain. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but northern birds winter in southern Europe or north Africa. It nests in crevices or holes in buildings.

It is more common in Britain as a bird of passage and winter visitor. On passage it is fairly common on the east and south coasts. Migrant Black Redstarts arrive in Britain in October or November and pass on or remain to winter, returning eastward in March or April[verification needed].

Reports of Common Redstarts (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) returning early from their winter quarters sometimes refer to this species.

The Black Redstart is 13-14.5cm in length. The male has no chestnut on the flanks nor white on the forehead. The female is greyer than the Common Redstart, and at any age the grey axillaries and under wing-coverts are distinctive. In the Common Redstart these are buff or chestnut.

The "fire" of the tail labels the bird as a Redstart, but it may be distinguished from the Common Redstart, which is the same size, at 14 cm length, by its sootier appearance, even when the distinctive white wing patch is not apparent, as in immature males.
They typically frequent cliffs and stony ground, but in Britain often breed and winter in industrial complexes that have the bare areas and cliff-like buildings it favours. It will catch passing insects in flight, and migrants may or hunt in the tide-wrack for flies or tiny crustaceans. Its quick ducks of head and body are robin-like, and its tail is often flicked. The male has a rattling song and a tick call.
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Ciao Jacqueline, beautiful diagonal composition with lovely little bird in nice pose on the roof, splendid light and colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2009-06-01 7:33]

Bonjour Jacqueline, une triste histoire pour une jolie photo. Les drames aviaires sont aussi touchants que les nôtres, cette pauvre maman pleurant son petit bébé. Je ne connais pas cette espèce d'oiseau. Merci Jacqueline pour une jolie photo toute chargée d'émoi et avec les beaux toits d'argile en prime ;-) Au revoir!

Francine

Hi Jaqueline,

very nice taken and razor sharp.
Good of detail, a pity the last half of the bird are in the shadow.
Good pov with fine colours.

Ciao Jacqueline,
a very beautiful capture of the Black Redstart taken with very good sharpness in a lovely pose. This cute bird loves to alight on the roof of a house; very well composed.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

hello Jacqueline
great composition
good details and good sharpness
beautiful composition
greeting lou

Hi MF Jacqueline,
Wonderful capture of a lovely female black redstart on roof from nice POV with excellent clarity, neat details and fine composition. The story that you assumed and wrote is realy sadly.
TFS and have a nice evening MF!
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-06-01 12:20]

Hi Jacqueline . This is fine close up of thie Black Redstart. You have taken a good picture in what looks bright sun light. You have good detail in the feathers with natural colours. All with interesting notes. Well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1147 W: 32 N: 1170] (3600)
  • [2009-06-01 13:55]

Hi Jacqueline,
It's very nice capture of this redstart.I liked details,pose of bird and eye contact a lot.
Thanks for posting..

hello Jacqueline!
a good capture of this pretty bird,
nice pose and good details

best and tfs sERGIO

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-06-01 16:14]

Salut Jacqueline,les details de cette photo sont vraiemnt extrordinaires!! Et la composition aussi,differente et agreable au meme temp! Mes plus gros compliments,bonne journee',Luciano

Bonjour Jacqueline,
J'aime beaucoup la composition de cette photo avec en effet de très belles teintes de couleurs.Tout est excellent, que dire de plus? Les couleurs, les détails, la proximité, l'exposition, un petit chef-d'oeuvre!J'aime bien ces petits oiseaux colorés que nous n'avons pas ici.Merci!
Goldy

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9085)
  • [2009-06-01 21:25]

Hi Jacqueline, a very lovely shot of this redstart. Very sharp and clear. the roof gives a good graphical effect and the impact to the shot is lovely and complementing. well presented in lovely balanced of light and colours.

regards,
Foozi

Bonjour Jacqueline,
The roof, the tile on top of a beautiful bird ...
Nice pose, good details and colors.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2009-06-02 5:29]

Hi Jacqueline.
Simply amazing picture of the beautiful bird. Sharpness and details of the bird and surrounding impress my imagination. Colours are also fine as well as sunlight and shadows. Bravo. First-class work.
Alexei.

Hola Jacqueline.
Une photographie très naturelle de de celui-ci bel oiseau. Amitiés.
Ferran.

Ciao Jacqueline. Really great details and perfect light management. OTTIMO!

Roberto

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-06-02 12:00]

Salut !
Et voilà, j'ai commencé l'histoire, toi tu la finis avec cette belle image et cette note. Elle est bien jolie, cette pauvre maman qui cherchait son bébé. J'aime bien a pose, perchée sur le toit des voisins. Les détails sont très nets, les couleurs sont naturelles, la composition et le POV sont agréables. Félicitations !
Valérie.

bonjour Jacqueline

tu as fait une excellente photo du Rougequeue noir,
excellent POV de face avec excellent DOF et cadrage,
superbe focus avec netteté et détails, belle luminosité
aux tons chauds, très jolie photo, TFS

Asbed

The story behind the picture of this mama Black Redstart is touching, Jacqueline.
You have captured her very well on the tiled roof despite very bright sunshine.
Well done and thanks for sharing your concern for the bird through this nice image.
Ram

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-06-03 3:55]

Bonjour Jacqueline!

Cute bird in very nice pose. I like composition with red roof bricks. Perfect light and interesting note. Thank you for sharing!

hello Jacqueline
litted up fine colours and very fine clarity, create with the inventive composition, one very beautiful photo
TFS and thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2009-06-03 11:19]

Hello Jacqueline,
This is a very nice shot, great composition with beautiful
colors... Well done

Everton

Hello Jacqueline,

Excellent capture of this beautiful bird.
Lighting and compositiom are splendid.
Good notes.

Buen acercamiento con acertada saturación. Brillos algo metálicos.
Un bonito trabajo.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-03 22:30]

Bonjour Jacqueline,

Toute une histoire... à suivre!
D'abord, très chouette photo, bien claire et nette. L'attitude de l'oiseau est bien captée, la lumière est excellente.
Ensuite, contente de savoir que les photos se font en famille!

Bonne journée

brigitte

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 602] (2134)
  • [2009-06-03 23:08]

Hi Jaqueline.
Amazing scene and perfect quality of the image.
DOF is wonderful.
All image of the bird and nice tree branches are in focus and perfectly sharp and BG is absolutely smooth and colourful.
Bravo and best wishes.
Marx

Bonjour Jacqueline

Superbe composition,tout est parfait. Bravo pour la présentation et la qualité d'image.
Merci pour le partage....JP

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-06-06 4:15]

Hello Jacqueline
An excellent capture of a female Black Redstart taken in tragic circumstances for her. The roof habitat is often used by this species. I hope the rest of her brood survive!
+: Sharpness, DOF, pose, POV, BG, composition, colours and lighting.
-: none
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2009-06-06 8:15]

Hello Jacqueline,
A nice capture of this little bird that seems to like rooftops! Here we mostly see it on factory roofs in the harbour! I like its pose and it stands out nicely against the roof tiles. Fine details, nice light and natural colours too.
TFS and have a nice weekend, Ulla

Jacqueline,
Such a sad tale. However, life goes on.
GREAT MACRO of this lovely grief stricken creature.
Its sorrow "shows"; lovely capture.
Congratulations & Bravo.
Mario from COLD COLD Calgary, Alberta, Canada with very friendly greetings.

Hello Jacqueline,

Absolutely perfect capture this, without detail, brightness, color, composition and details, all superb! ... excellent use of the occasion, very good eye! ... greetings & TFS!

Jesús

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1725 W: 0 N: 3924] (15760)
  • [2009-06-20 4:54]

Bonjour Jacqueline,
Histoire très touchante que tu racontes avec cette image. Il est toujours étonnant de constater que chez les animaux la mort d'un petit ne passe pas inaperçu, l'amour maternel semble toujours plus fort.
Belle image aussi du point de vue des couleurs, le toit de tuiles mettant bien en valeur le frêle oiseau.
Une bonne fin de semaine
Amitiés
Anne

Hi Jacqueline,
The story's sad, but the photo's beautiful! Quite minimalistic, yet effective composition, sharpness and colors are good also. I also like POV, pose and her shadows. Simple yet nice shot. Tfs.
Best wishes from Hungary, László

Hello Jacqueline,

Good details in this modest little fellow!
Not colourful but not without some elegance, and the pose shows she has self confidence...
Unusual surroundings but the rusty roof plates enhances the subject!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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