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“asimoglaros”
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Copyright: nasos kountourakis (nasokoun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 822 W: 0 N: 1233] (4263)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-11-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 1:21
Viewed: 203
Points: 56
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Yellow-legged Gull/Larus michahellis and one unlucky Gafish/Belone belone

Gafish,in Greek: "zargana".
Yellow-legged Gull,in Greek: “asimoglaros” asimo-asimi:silver, glaros:gull.

some info for the yellow legged gull from wikipedia: is a large gull of Europe,the Middle East and North Africa. It is sometimes considered to be part of the same species as the Caspian Gull
and the combined species is then called Larus cachinnans.Adults are similar to Herring Gulls but have yellow legs. They have a grey back, slightly darker than Herring Gulls but lighter than Lesser Black-backed Gulls. They are much whiter-headed in autumn, and have more extensively black wing tips with few white spots, just as Lesser Black-backed. They have a red spot on the bill as adults, like the entire complex. There is a red ring around the eye like in the Lesser Black-backed Gull but unlike in the Herring Gull which has a dark yellow ring.
First-year birds have a paler head, rump and underparts than those of the Herring Gull.
They have a dark bill and eyes, pinkish grey legs, dark flight feathers and a well-defined black band on the tail. They become lighter un the underparts and lose the upperpart pattern subsequently. By their second winter, birds are essentially feathered like adults, save for the patterned feathers remaining on the wing coverts. However, their billtips are black, their eyes still dark, and the legs are a light yellow flesh color.The call is a loud laugh which is deeper and more nasal than the call of the Herring Gull.

more info from the sait of Greek ornithological company and another older view:**previous photo**

some info for the garfish from wikipedia: is a pelagic, oceanodromous needlefish found in brackish and marine waters of the Eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, etc. The fish lives close to the surface and has a migratory pattern similar to that of the mackerel. They feed on small fish and leap out of the water when hooked. The garfish are oviparous and the eggs are often found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface.

the scene was photographed a clouded over day,in the harbour of island Ithaca, on the awning of fishing boat!

thank you for your visit in my collection!

have a nice day and keep on photographing!
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Εξαιρετική λήψη αυτού του δύσκολου για φωτογράφηση είδους γλάρου,κατά τη γνώμη μου του πιό όμορφου,μεγάλη ευκρίνεια, ωραίο φόντο, πολύ καλή δουλειά,
χαιρετώ και καλή συνέχεια,
Νικος.

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-11-05 2:37]

Very good portrait of this Gull, very good presentation to!

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-11-05 3:06]

Hello Nasos,
A fine capture of a Yellow-legged Gull taken from a nice lateral POV to show it and its garfish catch with excellent sharpness and colours in a pleasing composition.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Hello Nasos,
a fantastic capture of the Yellow-legged Gull, very good timing, very beautiful colours and fine details, excellent POV and composition
TFS
best regards
Maurizio

Ciao Nasos. Interesting dynamic detialied capture by a good POV. Nico compo.

Roberto

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2009-11-05 5:11]

Hi Nasos,
vry beautiful and very lovely bokeh. The fish and the beak is so exciytn to note. I like the features of the bird as it could be seen so sharply. The nostril is also very well detailed.

Regards,
Foozi

hello Nasos

excellent photo of the Gull with his capture,
fine low POV and also framing with leaving
a good space where the gull looks, superb focus
with great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hi Nasos,
Well timed and great perspective of this gull.Sharp image with good detail, well done.
erwin...

Hi Nasos
Great composition...I think capturing a subject with prey makes a superb photo...In the US we call it a ribbonfish...TFS
Jim

Hi Nasos,
you catched a beautiful moment.
So sharp, so many details, very well done, I like it
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Nasos,
Excellent picture, sharp details and superb natural colours.
A very nice composition.
Marius.

Smashing action shot. Sharpness is spot on.

Giasou file Nasos,

Great capture of a gull wile feeding with Zargana fish from wonderful POV with nice details and fine composition.
TFS and greetings from snowy Bolkar Mnts.

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-05 15:42]

Hi Nasos,the king of timing have another beautiful gift for the people of TN as i can see!! Beautiful pic,obviously great moment and excellents sharpness and colors.My best compliments another time for your class,have a nice day,Luciano

Hi Nasos,
good moment! nice capture, excellent composition of this predator gull.
TFS. Best regards.
Ferran.

Hello,
POV with wonderful details. A well composed image.
Best wishes,
Achim

Buen acercamiento y bien controlados los blancos. Una bonita estampa.
Buen fin de semana Nasos:
J. Ignasi

Ciao Nasos, lovely gull innice pose, fine details and excellent sharpness, wonderful blurry BG, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2009-11-06 9:13]

Hi Nasos,
A well timed shot with great sharpness and details, great work, well done.
Paul

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2009-11-06 12:18]

Hello Nasos,
A really great and well-timed capture of this Gull with an amazing Needlefish! Excellent details and colours and I like the dark background. Well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-11-06 12:47]

Hi Nasos. This is a fine close up of the Gull with its fish. I am sure it will son eat it up before some more come . Taken with good detail and natural colours. TFS.
Nick..

Hello Nasos
great image of this Yellow-legged Gull with this Gafish in his beak
very nice scene taken with wonderful details and beautiful colors
thanks very much for sharing
Have a great WE
Jacqueline

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1065 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-11-06 23:46]

Hello Nasos,
Beautiful image of this feeding gull. Colours, details and
composition are wonderful.
TFS ang G's,
Mehmet

Hello Nasos,

a very good catch this gull with the fish.
good pov, details, dof and sharpness.
fine colours.

Gert

Hello Nasos,

Great capture.
Light,colours and timing are excellent.
Good composition.

Hello Nasos, excellent action shot of this beautiful gul with its prey, nice details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Hello Nasos! Very nice scene, good POV and capture, very good exposure. Perfect contrast and sharpness. Well done!

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2009-11-15 5:49]

Hi Nasos,
The gull looks happy with his zargana :o) Nice POV, and good shallow DOF. I like the pose
TFS
All the best,
Selen

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