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The Hoopoe/Upupa epops


The Hoopoe/Upupa epops
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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: 2009-06-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED-Nikon TC14EII
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-15 23:55
Viewed: 430
Points: 30
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The Hoopoe/Upupa epops. In Greek tsalapetinos
It is the only species in the family Upupidae

From wikipedia:
The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird, 25–32 cm long, with a 44–48 cm wingspan weighing 46-89 g. The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil. The hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight,these are larger in the northern migratory subspecies. The Hoopoe has a characteristic undulating flight, which is like that of a giant butterfly,caused by the wings half closing at the end of each beat or short sequence of beats.The song is a trisyllabic "oop-oop-oop", which gives rise to its English and scientific names.

Traditional history that I found from the Greek Ornithological Company:
In Egypt the considering holy bird because they believe that it will be affectionate with his parents.
In other deliveries they presented him domestic, very proud naming him "wild cock". It boasts in hens and duck for his beautiful nose, kept the nose raised being careful it does not soil him,It considered him also important arm. In a walk however, with the hens and the ducks,attacked them a fox, however he was first that immediately flew far in order to it is saved, fox ate the hens all and the ducks, the hoopoe from his shame did not return again in the coop and became wild bird.

It was photographed in the Delta of river Strimonas in the lake Kerkini.

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Hi Nasos,

Very nice capture of the Hoopoe in great pose. Very nicely captured

TFS,
Kedar

nice composition, but not sharp, TFS Ori

Hi Nasos,
Although it's a little bit far from you,
it's a nice species..one of my favorites..
Very well done...

Hi Nasos,
A very good capture of this beautiful Hoopoe bird. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Yasou Nasos,
interesting environment and The Hoopoe...
Colors and detail are quite good.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3833 W: 190 N: 11412] (35173)
  • [2009-07-16 8:36]

Hello Nasos,
A fine capture of a Hoopoe taken from a good POV to show its features with excellent sharpness. A fine image despite the concrete strengthening netting perch.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

hello Nasos
great composition with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Hello Nasos
a fine capture of this beautiful bird, nice pose and great details,
lovely colors and superb DOF
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-16 16:50]

Hi Nasos,

I always have to stop when I see a Hoopoe! For me, no bird beats this one! Love the pose on the fence showing off his profile with the long beak to one side and the crest to the other. A wonderful catchlight in the eye, fine details of his feathers, and beautiful colors.

Jane

hello Nasos

excellent photo of the Hoopoe with fine POV,
for the framing (you are a much better photographer
than me so i am not to give lessons) i would prefer
tp see more place where the bird is looking and less
place behind the bird, but maybe they where a specific
reason why you framed like this, fine focus on it
with excellent sharpness and details, and the catch-light
render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-07-17 2:19]

Hi Nasos,another beautiful bird in a beautiful composition,i like a lot this way to show the birds and your style is your signature!! My best compliments for the top quality sharpness,have a nice weekend,LUCIANO

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 0 N: 2586] (9119)
  • [2009-07-17 3:55]

Hi Nasos,
another lovely presentation of the bird. nice graphic formed by the square iron.
Excellent pattern and natural colours.

Regards,
Foozi

Ciao Nasos, lovely upupa in nice pose against a splendid blurry BG, beautiful natural colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi again file,
Another great capture with a delightful composition from wonderful POV!
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Buen trabajo de encuadre a mi gusto Nasos.Buenos colores y bien captado el espacio. El enfoque algo justo.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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