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a smooth landing


a smooth landing
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Copyright: nasos kountourakis (nasokoun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 837 W: 0 N: 1263] (4361)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-18 1:08
Viewed: 252
Points: 44
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a smooth landing...photo from my travel of June in the lake Kerkini

The Grey Heron/Ardea cinerea
heron in Greek:erodios-ερωδιός
in the local dialect stahtotsiknias(stahtis-grey,tsiknias-heron)

certain information from Greek Ornithological Company:
90-100 cm tall, with a 175-195 cm wingspan and a weight of 1-2 kg, is the bigger heron of Europe,
it expand in all Europe, in Greece all per year.
It distinguishes from the grey on part,the white head and long neck,the long black plume behind the head,
the wide black striation from the eye as the end of his plume,the straight, long, pointed yellow beak.
Male and female is same.
Voice: husky “kriek”, drowned cries and rattle of beak.
Make nests at colonies in trees or in reeds thicket.
It is nourished with fishes, ranunculida, worms, snails, mice.
It has characteristic disposal, striking the feathers slowly and strongly,
while his neck is gathered and the legs stretching behind.

I photographed this scene next to the lake Kerkini in the fields that are found in her south-western side,
in a region where experimental placed columns,in order to make the storks their nests,
unsuccessfully.
The Grey Heron likes to be in a revery,sat in rocks, tops of trees, but also columns,as in this in the photo, before it is bothered and flies,it is easily bothered and is not approached.

previous photographs with Grey Herons:**Heron 1****Heron 2**

thank you for your visit in my collection!

good morning I wish you good Sunday!!!

roges, zulfu, goldyrs, maurydv, KOMSIS, xTauruSx, jmirah, bahadir, Gert-Paassen, boreocypriensis, Alex99, ferranjlloret, Noisette, MMM has marked this note useful
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-18 1:46]

Hi Nasos,another example of your impressive timing to take interesting situation.What a beautiful moment and what a georgeous wings this heron,impressive sharpness and colors...and wasn't easy i know!My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 0 N: 569] (3264)
  • [2009-10-18 2:07]

Hallo Nasos,

Splendid σύλληψη. Άριστη λεπτομέρειες, πάνω χρώμα με μια έξοχη παρουσίαση.
Μια ευχάριστη Κυριακή,
Adrian

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1073 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-10-18 2:13]

Hello Nasos, wonderful shot of this landing grey heron with nice composition.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

Perfect timing, Nasos!
Of course, it is a given that your shots are technically supreme!
Bravo!
Goldy

Hello Nasos,
a beautiful picture of the Grey Heron taken with very good timing, unfortunately not from an ideal POV, very good sharpness and splendid natural colours, very well composed.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Perfect timing .. awesome composition ...

Yasou Nasos,
The Gray Heron and a nice action, composition ...
Timing, and details are excellent.
Have a nice weekend,
Seyfi

Muy elegante y en las línea de tus últimas fotografías.
Un abrazo.

hello Nasos
very good composition
and very good details
great shot
greeting lou

Hello Nasos, excellent in-flight shot of a heron with nice details and composition.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • jmirah Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
  • [2009-10-18 10:38]

Hi Nasos
A nice capture of the large bird about to land...A fine composition...TFS
Jim

Hello Nasos, excellent and timely shot of this flying heron from nice point of view.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

Hello Nasos,

a good pov from behind.
Nice framing in the picture and fine colours.

Gert

Ciao Nasos, wonderful bird in splendid landing action, great sharpness and good details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Giasou file Nasos,

Superb capture of this landing beauty from wonderful POV with neat details, sharpness and delightful composition.
TFS and have a nice new week!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3599 W: 143 N: 5697] (18625)
  • [2009-10-19 3:19]

Hi Nasos.
You have caught a nice scene. Timing is precise. I also like excellent exposure of the image despite the strong sunlight and shadows. DOF and sharpness of the image are great. Composition of the shot is superb too. Great equipment and perfect result. TFS and best regards.
Alexei.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 0 N: 2586] (9119)
  • [2009-10-19 7:28]

Hi Nasos,
a well captured moment with the features of the wings well frozen.
A very nice composition and I could feel the suspense of landing.

regards,
Foozi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3833 W: 190 N: 11412] (35173)
  • [2009-10-19 7:55]

Hello Nasos,
A well-timed capture of a Grey Heron about to land taken in superb lighting with fine sharpness and set in a pleasing composition against a neutral BG. The wing position is great!
Thanks and have a good week!
Ivan

Hello Nasos,
Excellent tempo! good picture of this big bird. VG POV.
Regards. Ferran.

Hello Nasos
great capture of this Grey Heron landing, very good timing,
superb composition with beautiful colors and sharp detais
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 926 W: 0 N: 1998] (8963)
  • [2009-10-20 9:37]

Hi Nasos
Nice capture and good timing to capture him before landing.
TFS Michel

Ciao Nasos. Best compliments for this "catch the moment". Very interesting detailed and focused compo.

Roberto

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