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*Collecting Lion-Hair*


*Collecting Lion-Hair*
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Copyright: Thorsten Buchen (thor68) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DiII, SanDisk Ultra II 1GB, Hoya 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Cologne Zoo [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-09 6:11
Viewed: 1075
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As usual i tried to pay more attention to the wild
animals in the Cologne Zoo as to the caged ones.
In the lions-enclosure i saw this dunnock collecting
things for the nest (?), it may not be lion´s hair,
but in the WS photo you can see the lion, the stone
where i captured it on and the glass window.

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The Dunnock, Prunella modularis, is a small passerine
bird found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia.
It is by far the most widespread member of the
accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain
species. It is sometimes called the Hedge Accentor, Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Warbler.

It is a resident in the milder west and south of its
range, but as an insectivore, must migrate south from
the colder parts of its range. It is a bird of
woodland, shrub and gardens. It builds a neat nest low
in a bush or conifer, laying 3-5 unspotted blue eggs.

The Dunnock will not be seen using a bird feeder, but
prefers to pick up food from the ground which has been
dropped by other birds.

It is a host of the Common Cuckoo. It is likely that
this association is recent, since other Cuckoo hosts
have learned to discriminate between eggs, and the
Cuckoo has consequently evolved eggs that match those
of its host. In the case of the Dunnock, there is no
resemblance, yet the Cuckoo eggs are accepted.

This is a Robin-sized bird, 13.5-14 cm in length,
fairly drab in appearance, and somewhat resembling a
small House Sparrow with its streaked back and general
shape. It is also brownish underneath, and has a fine
pointed bill. Adults have a grey head. The sexes are
similarly coloured. They were introduced to New
Zealand between 1867 and 1882 and now breed throughout
the country including on the Chatham, Antipodes,
Auckland and Campbell islands.

[from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunnock]

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Kameramodell Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Aufnahmedatum/-zeit 02.06.2007 12:35:40
Aufnahmemodus P (Programmautomatik)
Tv (Verschlusszeit) 1/320
Av (Blendenzahl) 7.1
Messmodus Mehrfeldmessung
Belichtungskorrektur 0
Filmempfindlichkeit (ISO) 400
Objektiv 18.0 - 250.0 mm
Brennweite 250.0 mm
Bildgröße 2592x3888
Bildqualität Fein
Blitz Aus
Weißabgleich Man. Weißabgl
AF-Betriebsart One-Shot AF
Farbraum sRGB
Rauschminderung Automatisch
Dateigröße 3422 KB
Transportart Reihenbild-Aufnahme
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  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2007-06-09 7:25]

Hello Thorsten,
This is a fine sharp capture of a Dunnock collecting nesting material, in this case bits of lion fur.
I like the lighting and composition, but I might have tried to get a closer view by cropping away the rock in shade at the bottom, but it is a good shot anyway.
TFS,
Regards, Ivan

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  • falke Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 17 N: 458] (1682)
  • [2007-06-09 7:25]

This is a very interesting photo and a good note too! However I think the frame is a bit to big. Maybe you should have croped out a bit of the lower bit of the photo? The dark shadow draws attention away from the bird itself.

Regards/bengt Falke

Hello Thorsten
Excellent shot of this Dunnock,
Great composition and lighting,
Superb shot.

Regards
Fartash

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-06-09 9:14]

Hello Thorsten,
Very nice capture.POV,moment you caught and composition are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-06-09 9:28]

Hola Thorsten. Me agrada esta foto de esta pequeña ave, llevando material para fabricar su nido. Luis52,

Hello Thorsten,
Nice shot and good timing. Those hairs are good for Dunnock's nest. Wonderful zoom to get this crisp clear image. Very well done.
JC

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2007-06-09 11:15]

Hi Thorsten,

A nice capture of a bird not so many seen on TN,well composed and tfs,have a nice weekend

Paul

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 0 N: 178] (628)
  • [2007-06-09 12:22]

Hello Thorsten,

Not easy picture through the intense sunlight, but a excellent moment with the nesting material in her beak, very well done.

Regards,
John.

;-)
Süüüß, die Überschrift ist goldig mit diesem Bild, eine noble Kinderstube wird das!
Geschmückt mit Beuteteilen des Feindes Nr. 1 - der Katze ;-) Klasse, Danke und Gruß
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Thorsten,
This is a funny post, well captured with great title :)I love to observe birds while they are collecting material for their nest. When I brush my cats outside the house, I let their hair on my lawn and birds collect them for their nests :) This is a paradox but I find it very interesting to see :) The picture in WS is great; what a pose! Thanks,
Claudine

Bel accenteur moucheté joli photo

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-06-14 7:16]

Hallo Thorsten,
Aha da stiehlt mal wieder jemnd den Zootiren die Schau, wieso auch nicht so ein Nestbauer ist allemal interessant.
Super gemacht, denn sowohl Bildaufbau als auch Schaerfe sind optimal.
Gruss..Sky

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-07-06 13:54]

A stunningly sharp capture, Thorsten! Great use of light!
TFS and I hope to see more of your work soon
silke
:)

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