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Rupicapra rupicapra


Rupicapra rupicapra
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Copyright: Mircea Costina (mirceax) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 231 W: 56 N: 1354] (6247)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D50, 100-300mm f4.5-5.6 APO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-15 16:24
Viewed: 1036
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is a goat-like animal that lives in the European Alps, central Italian Appennine regions Corno Grande, as well as the high mountains of Slovakia (Rupicapra rupicapra tatrica - High Tatras, West Tatras and Belianske Tatras), Romania, Bulgaria, northern Greece and the Republic of Macedonia. Chamois were successfully introduced to the South Island of New Zealand in 1907, where they have caused damage to mountain ecosystems. It is one of only two species of the genus Rupicapra, the other being the Pyrenean Chamois, Rupicapra pyrenaica. It is in the Caprinae subfamily of bovids, along with sheep and goats.

As a mountain dweller, the chamois is excellently adapted to living in rugged, rocky terrain. Its climbing abilities are only surpassed by the Alpine Ibex. A fully grown chamois reaches a height of about 75 cm (2.5 feet) and weighs about 50 kg (110 lb). Both males and females have short horns which are slightly curled backwards. In summer, the chamois' fur has a rich brown colour which turns to a light grey in winter. Distinct characteristics are a white face with pronounced black stripes below the eyes, a white backside and a black dorsal strip. Chamois can reach an age of up to 20 years.(wikipedia.org)
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Dear Mircea,

Goot capture of these chamois in their natural environment. It must have taken a lot of patience and hiking efforts to get such a picture.

Regards, Mike

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2007-01-15 19:25]

Très bonne capture,la composition est bonne avec le sujet flou en arrière plan et l'environnemnent ou se trouve les chamois.
Merci Mircea!
Joseph

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2007-01-16 1:52]

Hello Mircea,
Wooooow ! Great natural shot for these Chamois, I am jalous ;-)
The "+++" : subject, pose, rocks, POV, sharpness, DOF, colors, exposure, useful note...
The "-" : nothing...
Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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  • Zdeno (18)
  • [2007-01-16 3:52]

Hi mircea,
nice shot, it is my lovely animal, I hope they survive. Tell please, which place is on the photo?
Regards
Zdeno

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-01-16 13:44]

Great composition with the two Chamois in their environment. Great focus on nearest. Great POV. Lovely shot

TFS

Karan

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2173 W: 219 N: 4384] (14904)
  • [2007-01-18 8:34]

Salut Mircea

Cumva se pare ca am ratat post-ul asta al tau.
Splendida captura! Si inca nu una...ci doua...pfoai ce fain!
Imi place foarte mul ca ai reusit sa obtii si o compozitie artistica foarte buna.
Detaliile caprei din fata sunt foarte bine conturate iar pozitia in care e prinsa cea din spate e excelenta...parca s-ar mira de prezenta ta acolo si chiar ar fi un pic curioasa.
Culorile sunt excelente peste tot, inclusiv pe pietre, iar DOF-ul e impecabil!
BRAVO si TFS
Horia
Horia

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-01-18 13:16]

Hello Mircea,
a wonderful nature composition, with fine details and very nice scnery. Love the POV and the crop. Shows off the gots in their natural enviroment. Very nice sharpness on the first goat, and I like how you have the far one OOF. Very nicely done.
TFS..Sky

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  • sily Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 6 N: 391] (1893)
  • [2007-01-19 14:30]

Hi Mircea,
Great shot, I like the POV, they look smart and funny!

O fotografie de invidiat, as putea spune.. Imi place cum sunt prinse amandoua...Din pacat, am avut ocazia sa le vad doar din departare..,,pe Transfagarasanul:-)
Ella

Hi Mircea.

Vrey nice shot. Good work. tfs. Stev

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