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Crested Tit


Crested Tit
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Copyright: Tom Conzemius (pirate) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 450 W: 100 N: 575] (2903)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-11-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS10D, Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L USM
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): zoologist's other favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-20 9:03
Viewed: 945
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Crested Tit, Lophophanes cristatus (formerly Parus cristatus), is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern Europe and in deciduous woodland in France and the Iberian peninsula. In Great Britain, it is restricted to the ancient pinewoods of the Spey Valley in Scotland, an area some 30 miles in length and two or three miles wide, and seldom strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant Crested Tits have been seen in England. It is resident, and most birds do not migrate.

It is an easy tit to recognise, for besides its erectile crest, the tip of which is often recurved, its gorget and collar are distinctive. It is, like other tits, talkative, and birds keep up a constant zee, zee, zee, similar to that of the Coal Tit.

It makes a nest in a hole in rotting stumps. This bird often feeds low down in trees, but although not shy, it is not always easily approached. It will join winter tit flocks with other species.

Like other tits, it feeds on insects, including caterpillars, and seeds.
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Deliziosa fotografia Tom!
Bellissimi i particolari ed i colori, ottimo lo sfondo, complimenti!

Ciao e grazie.
Franco

A very clear view of this lovely little bird Tom,

you've caught him in a nice pose and that OOF background makes him really stand out.

Gary

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 60 N: 217] (1873)
  • [2007-06-20 9:23]

Hi Tom,
Your tit did cheerful pose. Very good bk and sharpness.
Best regards, Pawel

Hi Tom,
A great capture of this tit!
I like the most the composition made, with the bird's axis aligned with the branch, and all along the diagonal.
A very good close approach that let you got this clear and sharp details on the plumage.
Well done and thanks to show it.
My best regards,
JM

great expression good colors nice background good catchlight

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 764 W: 58 N: 631] (6504)
  • [2007-06-20 10:01]

Bonjour,
Voilà un charmant oiseau plein de délicatesse.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hola Tom
Precioso retrato de Herrerillo Capuchino, gran fondo y nitidez.
Saludos

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1051 W: 1 N: 4170] (14008)
  • [2007-06-20 10:15]

Hello Tom,
Amazing details and colors that you capture with your outstanding camera work, thanks Tom.
Rick

Hi Tom,
Nice shot.
A lot of detail.
Beautiful Tit.
TFS
Annick

Hello Tom
Excellent shot of this Crested Tit,
Perfect details,composition and DOF,
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot,friend.

Regards
Fartash

Wonderful picture Tom. No flaws at all. PERFECT.
VERY WELL DONE!

Warm regards, Kiran.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1995 W: 5 N: 5588] (21102)
  • [2007-06-20 15:32]

Hi Tom. A fine shot of the Tit. such a cute one. i see many others in the garden but not crested. fine detail and colour. with shatp focus. with a nive POV.and DOF. i like the way his head is looking down.. very well done TFS. good notes to,
Nick..

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2043 W: 6 N: 2025] (13279)
  • [2007-06-20 16:25]

Hola Tom.
hermosa captura,
buen bg. y nitidez,
buenos colores y sensacional pov,
saludos

Hi Tom. Good sharp well cropped image. Excellent notes also. The treatment of the background is very good and not distracting. Murray.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1175 W: 0 N: 1980] (8407)
  • [2007-06-21 3:58]

Hallo Tom,
Très jolie présentation de cette adorable mésange. L'arrière-pla est aussi de toute beauté. Bravo.
Anne

Dear Tom,
you are the bird portrait guy, you make it a real art. The way you use the light, wait for an interesting posture, the composition are your hallmark. The technical aspects are perfect. Congratulations!
My best regards,
Dietrich

a beautiful tit!i think i never saw one.well i've still lot to see for once in my life.
very very very very beautiful picture!nothing else to say!perfect!i like it very much!
caroline

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  • pac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 84 W: 14 N: 158] (1729)
  • [2007-06-27 13:18]

Lovely close-up of this tit!

Also, I really like your intro picture - something I can relate to!

/Dan

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