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Happy New Year TN


Happy New Year TN
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Copyright: Monika MvJ (thistle) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1317 W: 77 N: 3012] (9272)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-29 5:05
Viewed: 1519
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
That's me again ;-)

This picture have been taken only few days ago. I've never before had ocassion to photograph these birds.
I've found bunch of them feeding on a Common Hop seeds. The seeds are probably very tasty because tits were so involved in their meal they didn't really seem to notice me. Thanks to that I managed to get very close to them.
The exposure was a bit difficult because of the black plumage on their heads. Luckily the weather was superb that day and Sun helped to get some details on the heads. I'm happy to have my fav blue BG as well :-)

As for the ID, I guess this is Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) called Poor Tit in Poland. They are very similar to Willow Tits though so I'm not completely sure what it really is.

Anyway, these fellows are pretty common where I live. I don't see them too often in bird feeders though. In winter they are more likely to be met in forest feeding on seeds.

As I already said they weren't very shy, but still they weren't easy to photograph because they were constantly moving. They were looking for hop seed-vessels, taking them to a nearby branch, removing all unedible parts with their beaks, eating the seeds and going back to find another pack of hop seeds. They were doing that as if they were in a hurry so I didn't have much time to get focus right.

Anyway, this is one of better pictures I've managed to take. Not perfect, but I'm still pretty happy with it.

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This is probably my last post this year so a few words more.

I hope the next year will bring loads of great photo opportunities. For the sake of TN I wish you all not to overlook too many of them!!! :-)

And seriously... have a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

jmp, Alex99, cataclysta, Hil, AndyB, scottevers7, vanderschelden, jeanpaul, wkshelton, marjan, marhowie, RAP, dew77, coasties, jcoowanitwong, doganizler, PDP, SkyF, zeca has marked this note useful
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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-12-29 5:15]

Hi Monika,
A really lovely greeting you send to TN's members! Wonderful warm colours, very good sharpness and pov and perfect composition. But what I like most is the unbalanced pose. Your last post was a bird landing and now another bird taking off!
Have a satisfactory new year!
José M.

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  • falke Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 17 N: 458] (1682)
  • [2006-12-29 5:28]

Oh, he is just in a jumpstart, great catch! I like the colours from the leaves contrasting the bird’s colours. Good sharpness on the feathers. Very good POV!
TFS and a Happy new year!
Bengt

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3318 W: 149 N: 6113] (18646)
  • [2006-12-29 5:30]

Hey Monika - hello to you. And what a pretty little fellow you have for us. The glint in his eye looks nice and sharp, and I like his pose. Well done and especially against your blue, Polish sky,
TFS
Janice
Happy NY to you too.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 143 N: 5621] (18399)
  • [2006-12-29 5:37]

Hi Monika.
Thank you for your kind greetings and very nice shot.
Its colours and lights are simply amazing. Pose and details of this beauty ate prefect too also as well as the cropping, composition and note.

See you in 2007 and best wishes.
Alexei.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 5 N: 2180] (12248)
  • [2006-12-29 5:59]

Excellente composition,les couleurs de l'oiseau sont justes et ils s'harmonise bien avec celle de l'environnement.Bravo aussi pour la netteté et le bel éclairage.

Merci pour le partage et Bonne Année!
Joseph

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 218 N: 4377] (14870)
  • [2006-12-29 6:06]

Hi Monika

Wnother wonderful capture from you!
This marsh tit looks great and the pose you managed to capture it in is exceptional.
Also the angle of the light on it is excellent, the details and DOF are impeccable and the natural colors are most charming.
Very well framed and composed, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-12-29 6:11]

Hi Monika,

Superb shot of this lovely Marsh Tit, really nice composition with a excellent POV and a great pose with the Bird ready for take off, the details are lovely and sharp, I really love the colours with all the Blue and Gold tones that perfectly compliment the bird.

Have a Healthy & Happy 07
Hilary :o)

Czesc Monika
I kolejne piekne zdjecie. Fajnie ze zrobione niedawno. Dobrze wiedziec ze ktos moze ogladac takie piekne niebieskie niebo podczas gdy pogoda generalnie taka sobie i wiecej chmur niz blekitu na swiecie ;-). Fotka bardzo ladna z pieknym swiatlem i ptaszek tez bardzo ladny.
Pozdrawiam na nowy rok
Krzysiek

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2006-12-29 7:12]

Hello Monika,
Its a great capture.
Nice & sharp,a great POV and lovely blue sky BG.
A happy new year to you!
TFS

Hi Monika,
The light quality is excellent. Beautiful colors and tones across the entire scene. Well composed and framed. Not sure how he is hanging on in that pose. Looks like he is ready to launch. Nice detail in this well composed and framed shot.
Happy New Year,
Scott

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2959 W: 162 N: 817] (2429)
  • [2006-12-29 7:24]

Hello Monika,
A little bird often seen on TN but this must be one of the best shots! I love the pose of the Chick here and the shine on his beak and the glimpse in his eye! Clever to shoot him just as he's going to fly off. Beautiful background leaves and sky too.
TFS and best wishes for 2007, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2006-12-29 7:31]

Hello Monika,
A happy New Year to you too!
This is a fine capture of the Marsh Tit. First class in every respect: Sharpness, composition, lighting and nicely framed not only by you but by the hop seeds,
TFS and regards, Ivan

Really a great shot, Monika!
Congrats...
No further words!
TFS
Annick

salut Monika
Les couleurs sont parfaitement exposées et les détails sont parfait,l'éclairage naturel a bien fait le travail. J'aime bien le cadrage et la composition générale et son environnement.Elle ressemble beaucoup a notre mésange a tête noire qui n'est pas toujours facile a prendre a/c de ses couleurs

Merci et au revoir...JP

Hello Monika,

Excllent work, great colors Bg POV DOf nice use of light excllent work, nice to see you post again,

TFS Kyle

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  • marjan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 14 N: 360] (2641)
  • [2006-12-29 11:18]

hi Moika, wonderful shot, good POV and useful information
Marjan

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 229] (1794)
  • [2006-12-29 11:22]

witam Monika
bardzo fajne foto, ptaszek wyrazny tlo bardzo ladne-jesienne a jednoczesnie czyste niebo,
pozdrowienia i wszystkiego dobrego w nowym roku

bonjour monika
excellent,juste avant l'envol!
details et netteté parfaits.bonne lumiere et jolies couleurs.
laurent

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-12-29 13:38]

Hello Monika , Fantastic shot from the bird beauty colours details pov sharpnes pose bg and framing , Greetings Teunie and Best Wishes for 2007 .

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 18 N: 433] (2106)
  • [2006-12-29 13:55]

Hi Monika,
It has been a while since I last dropped by and good to see you again.A lovely capture...a decisive moment as it is about to take off.Such good clarity and detail.The colours of its background are very eyecatching.Take care and may you have a Happy New Year!
Regards, David

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-12-29 14:14]

Dainty presentation Monika with warm colors.

Composition: *****
Sharpness: *****
Color: *****
Lighting: *****
Background: ****
Framing: *****
DOF: ****
Focus: *****
POV: *****
Frame: ****
Note: ****

A great farewell of the year... thank you for sharing and for all your contributions in TN.
My best wishes for 2007... Ricardo

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-12-29 16:16]

Hello Monika,
Wonderful capture.I liked POV,moment you caught,lighting,colors,catchlight in eyes and composition are excellent.Happy New year to you and your family.
TFS...:-)

Hi Monika

Well done on a great shot. Lovely details you show here. Good POV, nice catchlight in the eye. Best wishes for 2007 :-)

Hello Monika,
This is a great capture! This bird really looks like that Black-Capped Chickadee we have here and they are not easy to photograph as they are always on the move. Those guys don't stay in place for a sec. You caught it in a so nice pose with excellent details, POV and composition. I like this great lightning and this very nice environment. This is a great shot! Have a Happy New Year too and I hope that we'll see more of your great pictures in 2007 ;) Thanks,
Claudine

Saying this foto was took in the wild Its a great shot knowing these birds never stop moveing In my book it says the Willow &Marsh are nearly identical except the willow tit as a light patch on wing {edges to seconaries ) the best way to tell the call is not the same But wont get into that? Says in my book Collins guide to British Birds the Willow tit Is the same as Black Backed Chickadee (north america ) Claudine Hope ive not confused things. The sun helps to photos
We dont see alot in the winter I try to get out when it shines
John

Hi Monika,
A fine picture. Nicely composed as always.
Wish you a Happy New Year.
JC

very nice tfs.........

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2007-01-07 14:06]

Hello Monika, this is lovely. great lighting and super pose! The details are good as is the composition. it looks like you had a couple of leaves between you and the bird but nevermind that they are not distracting. Very well done and a Happy new Year.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2244 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-01-09 8:45]

Hello Monika,
this is so darling, a lovely pose and wonderful details. The colors are very warm and the bird seems to look forward to the new Year:-).
Very well composed with excellent sharpness.
TFS..Sky

The action is obviously about to happen in this shot and gives it a dynamic edge over other more stationary bird shots.
Focus is dead on and colour and exposure excellent.
TFS

Simon

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 373 W: 14 N: 538] (2881)
  • [2007-01-14 20:00]

Hi Monika!
Excellent capture! Beautiful bird and nice tree well composing together!
Happy 2007!
Zeca

Hello Monica, this pic seems like a painting! awesome image with this cute fellow in a very delicate position. Blue sky and brown leaves did a fantastic Bg. I love your pics!

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