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Pyrrhocorax graculus


Pyrrhocorax graculus
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Copyright: Philip Erche (netfalls) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1752 W: 153 N: 2457] (9268)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma 135-400 F4,5-5,6
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-07 10:31
Viewed: 1713
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus), also called Yellow-billed Chough (pronounced "chuff") is a Eurasian member of the crow family, Corvidae.

It breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India. It is resident throughout its range.

It is closely related to the Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) and shares its glossy black plumage and red legs. However, the Alpine Chough's long curved bill is yellow rather than red.

It is slightly smaller at 36-39 cm length and a 65-74 cm wingspan, but has a relatively longer tail and shorter wings. It has a similar buoyant and easy flight.

This bird is often gregarious and fearless. Its loud "zrrrrr" call is quite different from that of the Red-billed Chough.

Its food consists of insects in summer and berries or food scraps, especially around ski resorts, in winter. A cavity or cliff ledge is a site for the bird's nest.

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  • Great 
  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 17 N: 504] (3247)
  • [2005-06-07 11:23]

an excellent shot Philip...
very well focused while she is flying...
beautiful pic..
very well done...
congrats...

  • Great 
  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16850)
  • [2005-06-07 11:59]

Philip, browsing through your photos, it's easy to notice the great job you've been doing in these kinds of shots.

This one is not an exception.

A very nice composition and great pov.

  • Great 
  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
  • [2005-06-07 12:10]

Excellent capture Philip,
Superb detail,great colours and composition.
Great work,well done.

  • Great 
  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11866)
  • [2005-06-07 13:12]

Félicitations une prise très difficile à réaliser. Le sujet est bien arrêté et net.

Merci pour l'envoi et bonne journée.

  • Great 
  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 421 W: 27 N: 783] (2688)
  • [2005-06-07 14:40]

Hi Philip. Great lighting and PoV, also very good details in a good composition.
Well done.

Very good capture Philip, good compo and exposure well handled.

Regards Steve.

  • Great 
  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (4996)
  • [2005-06-07 16:20]

Great, masters shot, Philip. I like it very much. Well done.
Regards,
Aleksander

Great shot Philip,
Excellent detail, colour and sharpness. Good composition.
Thanks for posting

  • Great 
  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 314 W: 0 N: 352] (1349)
  • [2005-06-07 19:56]

Another superb shot Philip, excellent details, captured, colours and DOF.... NICEeeee..... Well done, TFS

  • Great 
  • Nico Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
  • [2005-06-08 2:22]

Another good action shot of bird in flight. I like the POV a lot

  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2801 W: 75 N: 7845] (26257)
  • [2005-06-08 2:46]

Perfection in every inch Philip. All is great on this picture but I like DOF and composition most. TFS!

  • Great 
  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-06-08 5:59]

Hello Philip!
Superb action shot.Details on black,BG,framing and composition are excellent.
TFS....:-)

Excellent shot, well focused and positioned in the frame. Well done.

Excellent capture, excellent details colour and sharpness.

Sharpness: 5/5
Color: 5/5
DOF: 5/5
POV: 5/5
TFS
In a friendly way Christophe

Great point of view for an excellent action shot. Details and BG are perfect. More space to the right maybe.

  • Great 
  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 50 N: 3190] (10896)
  • [2005-06-09 3:33]

Superbe oiseau en vol bien capturé dans cette composition photographique. Jolies couleurs, bon point de vue et bonne netteté.
Beautiful bird in an interesting & well done action shot !

Excellent in-flight Philip..Very well done!

Hello Philip!
Very nice action photo.Lighting,details and composition are excellent.Thanks for sharing.

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