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Marsh Sandpiper


Marsh Sandpiper
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Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-27 4:28
Viewed: 274
Points: 38
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Marsh Sandpiper, Tringa stagnatilis, is a small wader. It is a rather small shank, and breeds in open grassy steppe and taiga wetlands from easternmost Europe to central Asia.
It resembles a small elegant Greenshank, with a long fine bill and very long yellowish legs. Like the Greenshank, it is greyish brown in breeding plumage, paler in winter, and has a white wedge up its back that is visible in flight. However, it is more closely related to the Common Redshank and the Wood Sandpiper (Pereira & Baker, 2005). Together, they form a group of smallish shanks which tend to have red or reddish legs, and in breeding plumage are generally a subdued, light brown above with some darker mottling, with a pattern of somewhat diffuse small brownish spots on the breast and neck.
It is a migratory species, with majority of birds wintering in Africa, and India with fewer migrating to Southeast Asia and Australia. They prefer to winter on fresh water wetlands such as swamps and lakes and are usually seen singly or in small groups.
These birds forage by probing in shallow water or on wet mud. They mainly eat insects, and similar small prey.
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-27 4:31]

Hi Razvan,a beautiful little bird whit impressive sharpness and colors...but is the fantastic background and the wonderful reflection to create a very loveable composition! My best compliments,this is class,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Razvan,

This is a shot of this Marsh Sandpiper with beautiful natural coloration, sharpness & details. Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

No se como conseguiste realizar esta toma Razvan, pero valoro su realización de resultado nítido y efectivo. Buena visión del hábitat del ave. Muy buen trabajo a mi entender.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Ciao Razvan, great capture of lovely bird in nice pose, wonderful reflections, excellent sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Slav Razvan,
Very good capture of this lovely bird in impressive pose.The sharpness,details and colors are excellent.Very well done!Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Dűrzan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2009-08-27 6:55]

Hello Razvan,
lovley capture. The bird looks great and the reflections are very nice. I love the lighting and composition. Very well done, thanks for posting.Best regards Siggi

hello Razvan
super composition with very good sharpness
a beauty!!
greeting lou

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-08-27 7:32]

Inca o specie rara, realizare deosebit de buna!

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-08-27 8:16]

Hi Razvan. A very natural picture of the Marsh Sandpiper. I like the reflection in the water. God detail and natural colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

Marsh Sandpiper is very beautiful wader bird and you greatly captured it with sharp focus, BG, POV, colors and reflection on water. lighting also very nice as like composition.
thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

Hi Razvan,


very nice bird with good pov and fine colours.

Gert

  • Great 
  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6165] (21068)
  • [2009-08-27 11:46]

Hello Razvan,
Wow, so sharp!
And the light is perfect.
I really like the inclusion of his natural habitat in the BG.
TFS. : )

Buna Razvan ,
Inca una dintre superbele tale fotografii cu pasari de apa. Excelente detalii cu o buna compozitie si incadrare.
Marius.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-08-27 12:01]

Hello Razvan,
A fine portrait of the Marsh Sandpiper, a rare species in my country. The technical quality, POV, lighting and composition as it stands in the shallow water are all top class!
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Hi Razvan,

Lovely capture of the Marsh Sandpiper!
Great sharpness and wonderfully chosen POV. The DOF is very nicely managed. The eye is the best part of the picture. The contrast between the dark colored bird and the dull BG, is superb. Very well seen!

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2009-08-27 12:42]

Hello Razvan,
One of the best photos of a Marsh Sandpiper I've ever seen. Splendid clear colours in very good sharp details. Nice reflection in the water and a very beautiful surroundings. Good composition, POV and pose.
Regards,
Peter

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-08-27 12:47]

Hello Razvan,

Very nice and natural shot! Excellent sharpness!
TFS

brigitte

Hi Razvan,

Good spotting! It blends in so well with it's surroundings.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2009-08-28 6:50]

Hello Razvan,
Excellent capture of this pretty wader in the water. A lovely composition with great focus on the bird and fine sharp details.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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