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CRESTED LARK


CRESTED LARK
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 0 N: 463] (1575)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-23 12:55
Viewed: 376
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Crested Lark, Galerida cristata, breeds across most of temperate Eurasia from Portugal to northeast China and eastern India, and in Africa south to Niger. It is non-migratory, and the sedentary nature of this species is illustrated by the fact that it is only a very rare vagrant to Great Britain, despite breeding as close as northern France.

This is a common bird of dry open country and cultivation. It nests on the ground, laying two or three eggs. Its food is weed seeds and insects, the latter especially in the breeding season.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
``This is a smallish lark, slightly larger and plumper than the Skylark. It has a long spiky erectile crest. It is greyer than the Skylark, and lacks the white wing and tail edges of that species.
In flight it shows reddish underwings. The body is mainly dark-streaked grey above and whitish below. The song is melodious and varied, with mournful whistles and mimicry included.``

The picture was taken on a field near Timisoara.
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Hello Marius,
excellent capture, sharp details, nice light and colors and excelent BG,
regards,
Nikos.

Hello Marius,

Excellent shot.
Light,focus and details are fantastic.
Good notes.

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6115)
  • [2009-05-23 13:39]

hi Marius,
superbe image, la clareté et la netteté sont sublimes, le tout reste très naturel.
bravo

gaetan

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  • ubc64 Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 3 N: 86] (292)
  • [2009-05-23 17:25]

Hi Marius,

Very fine capture of the Crested Lark. The detail and colors are first rate. The BG with your shallow DOF is excellent. Some people don't like subjects presented in the middle of the photo, but I don't mind at all, as long as it suits the presentation -- and, yours does, for sure. Very nice contribution to TN! TFS.

Regards,
John

Minunata imagine.
Imi plac detalile si claritatea imaginii.
Felicitari!

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-05-24 0:00]

Hi Marius,

A great capture of this lark,superb sharpness with great color and detail,tfs this punker,

Paul

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2009-05-24 3:37]

Salut Marius
O imagine de invidiat.
Razvan

Hallo Marius
This is quite a swanky bird with lots of prominent details and features to appreciate. The posh crest adds extra oomph to this already special image, and it seems as if this bird was groomed especially for the occasion. I like the side view showing the whole bird’s profile. This way one can also see the beautiful beak, slender neckline and the lovely display of patterns in the plumage. The multi coloured neutral background is most favourable to highlight the beautiful detail of the feathers. Best regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-05-24 20:51]

Felicitari, o imagine perfecta!

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