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The Dunlin


The Dunlin
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Copyright: Maciej Koniuszy (Nemeth) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 57] (585)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 APO DG OS
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-14 3:10
Viewed: 546
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Dunlin (Calidris alpina) is a familiar shorebird around the world, where its bright reddish back and black belly, and long, drooping bill distinguish it from nearly all other shorebirds. It breeds across the top of both North American and Eurasia, and winters along coasts around the northern hemisphere.

Medium-sized sandpiper. Moderately short neck. Moderately long, drooping bill. Moderately long, blackish legs. Slightly hunched appearance. In breeding plumage has black belly, rufous cap, and rufous back. Nonbreeding plumage is all dull brownish gray, with whitish belly.

* Size: 16-22 cm (6-9 in)
* Wingspan: 36-38 cm (14-15 in)
* Weight: 48-64 g (1.69-2.26 ounces)

Sexes similar, female slightly larger.
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Swietne zdjecie, bardzo dobrze wypatrzone i piekinie zfotografowane. Pełna podziwu jestem. C
Aga

Hello Maciej
I like this two guys,even that one is in shadows. the low POV is also ok.
Oana

Hi Maciej.
Lovely use of light on the Dunlin on the left showing sharp detail.
Composition is great with its head turned showing a light in the eye and the shore against the water on a diagonal. Using the shadows for the 2nd Dunlin so that he is not as prominant in the image makes just the one really stand out but shows company and the environment, great shot.
Kathleen.

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