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the scene of feeding


the scene of feeding
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Copyright: nasos kountourakis (nasokoun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 816 W: 0 N: 1227] (4245)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Full of tenderness / Plein de tendresse [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-04-26 22:30
Viewed: 432
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
after absence of many days,i present to you my first photo with my new lens.

a familial moment
Coots/Fulica atra,in the Greek spoken language falaritha ,
the scene of feeding,
the rebirth of nature,is splendid...

from wikipedia:
Coots are medium-sized water birds which are members of the rail family Rallidae. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, and, unlike many of the rails, they are usually easy to see, often swimming in open water.They have prominent frontal shields or other decoration on the forehead, and coloured bills, and many, but not all, have white on the under tail. Like other rails, they have lobed toes.They tend to have short, rounded wings and are weak fliers, although northern species are nevertheless capable of covering long distances.Coots can walk and run vigorously on strong legs, and have long toes that are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces.These birds are omnivorous, taking mainly plant material, but also small animals and eggs. They are aggressively territorial during the breeding season, but are otherwise often found in sizeable flocks on the shallow vegetated lakes they prefer.

This photo is from the environmental park Tritsi in Athens,where 168 different species of birds live in the lakes and in his forest,
ideal place for observation and photo if you cannot leave from Athens.

thank you for your visit in my collection

have a nice day
eng55, maurydv, roges, Argus, KOMSIS, Noisette, CeltickRanger, boreocypriensis has marked this note useful
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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1147 W: 32 N: 1170] (3600)
  • [2009-04-26 23:47]

Yasu Nassos,
What a cutre scane.Well caught and composed.Have a great week.
Thanks for posting.

Hello Nasos,
Congratulations on your new lens, a very lovely picture of this Eurasian Coot and baby taken with very good sharpness and bright colours, good timing in a very nice composition.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 0 N: 541] (3164)
  • [2009-04-27 1:19]

Hi Nasos !

Μια όμορφη και ενδιαφέρουσα αλιευμάτων από την πλευρά σας.
Μου αρέσουν πολύ τα χρώματα και η αντίθεση που προσφέρεται από αυτά.
Επεξηγηματική δεδομένα είναι πολύ καλή και την επικροτώ.
Να έχετε μια καλή μέρα,
Adrian

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-04-27 15:12]

Hi Nasos,there wasn't better moment to take the pic of that.Very tender scene and fanatstic quality,colors,sharpness and details really fantastic!!! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-04-27 22:49]

Hello Nasos,
A fine tender capture of a Coot feeding its chick with a bit of bread taken from a nice POV with good sharpness, though the rippled water BG is a little disturbing.
We had a similar experience with a Crested Coot but didn't get as good a shot as this.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 0 N: 588] (2001)
  • [2009-04-28 10:26]

Yasu Nassos,
A very good composition ...
Duck and feeding the calf.
Very nice water reflections.
Thanks for sharing,
Seyfi.

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2009-04-28 12:16]

Hello Nasos,
Very nice presentation showing some feeding behavior, great POV
and framing.. Well done

Everton

Originalidad en la captura del agua y buena luz. El color negro de la cabeza del adulto poco controlado. Interesante conjunto.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Nasos
What a lovely scene of this mother coot feeding his baby
great timing and wonderful sharpness
great composed shot and beautiful colors tones of the water
TFS Jacqueline

hello Nasos

congratulations to your new lens,
very beautiful photo, i love this kind of photo
a baby bird/animal with his parent,
i am adding it to one of my themes, TFS

Asbed

Yasu file Nasos,
What a beautifulmoment you captured here a mum plus her baby:)
lovely pose in all around!
Greetings from London!
Cheers,
Bayram

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