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White Wagtail


White Wagtail
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Copyright: Tom Conzemius (pirate) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 461 W: 101 N: 600] (3035)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, 300 mm 1:2.8 with 1.4 CANON extender
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-25 15:30
Viewed: 601
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture was taken out of the car when surveying shrikes. In Photoshop I tried to get a bit more contrast, which was impossible as I completely lost the details in the white face.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws.

This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder.

This is an insectivorous bird of open country, often near habitation and water. It prefers bare areas for feeding, where it can see and pursue its prey. In urban areas it has adapted to foraging on paved areas such as car parks.

It nests in crevices in stone walls and similar natural and man-made structures.

This is a slender bird, 16.5-19 cm in length, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus. The nominate subspecies Motacilla alba alba is basically grey above and white below, with a white face, black cap and black throat.
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Hi Tom,
Nice capture of the White wagtail. Focus, sharpness,POV and details of feathers great. BG fantastic colored. Well composed with good notes.
Thanks for sharing
well done
Ahmet

Very nice bird image Tom.
Wonderful details and soft color tones in the BG.
Sharpness and composition are excellent and the catch light in the eye of the bird is lovely.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Harry

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2007-06-25 20:24]

Hello Tom,
Excellent image with crisp details and wonderful exposure, thanks for sharing.
Rick

Good shot with good plumage details and sharpness.

Chris

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2007-06-26 12:12]

Hello Tom,
Nice sharp and well composed capture of the White Wagtail in a good pose. Fine DOF and BG.
The shot also shows how much we influence our wildlife and nature with fences and other constructions. Many shots of birds on TN show barbed wire, for example.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2007-06-26 12:49]

Hi TOM. A very good shot of the Wagtail. very good detail in the feathers .and true colours. sharp focusing. I like the old fence he is standing on. with a nice POV and DOF. well done TFS. good notes to.

Nick

hi tom,

thanks for this picture!!!!!!!:-)they really make the best picture motiv for me!


caroline

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