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CRESTED LARK


CRESTED LARK
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 0 N: 483] (1639)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-27 11:13
Viewed: 362
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
CRESTED LARK (GALERIDA CRISTATA)

Crested lark is a common bird of dry open country and cultivation. It is a non-migratory bird and is mostly found across most of temperate Eurasia from Portugal to northeast China and eastern India, and in Africa south to Niger.

Crested Lark 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 edged of that species. In flight Crested Lark 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.

Crested Lark nests on the ground, laying two or three eggs.

Crested Lark's food mainly consists of weed seeds and insects,
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2009-08-27 11:16]

Hi Marius. A very bright and crisp picture of this Crested lark . Taken with sharp focusing and fine detail. i like the catch light in the eye. A good POV/DOF. against the plain BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2009-08-27 11:19]

Wow... a beautiful bird with very sharp details.
Excellent pose and composition.
I love the simple color palette.
Beautiful light and lovely BG.
TFS. : )

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2009-08-27 11:23]

Hello Marius,
A superb portrait of a Crested Lark taken from and excellent POV to show its back and turned head with top class sharpness, colours and lighting against a pleasing neutral BG and the composition is just right too.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 414 W: 0 N: 1030] (5550)
  • [2009-08-27 11:40]

Foarte frumoasa realizare, felicitari! regret, dar nu mai am puncte!

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2009-08-27 11:56]

Hello Marius,
I never get the chance to photograph a Crested Lark so close as you did. Wonderful photo in splendid natural colours and excellent sharp details. Very beautiful OOF BG, POV and composition. Great!
Regards,
Peter

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 15 N: 1629] (6333)
  • [2009-08-27 12:01]

Buna
Faina, lumina foarte buna, culori naturale.
Numai bine
Razvan

Hello Marius,

This is a lovely shot of this Crested Lark with beautiful natural coloration, sharpness & details. Nicely done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4952)
  • [2009-08-27 14:03]

Slav Marīūs,
A very sharpness capture of the Crested Lark in nice pose.POV,BG and colors are very nice.TFS.
Dūrzan

Hello Marius,
Picture from excellent perspective.
light is also very good and bird is also nicely posed.
Regards
Nazir

Hi,
Beautiful portrait, fine composition. tfs.
nagraj.v

Interesant "motatul" asta imbracat in culori de camuflaj.Buna poza.Salutari.Alin.

Hello Marius,
a fantastic picture of the Crested Lark taken from an excellent POV with very good sharpness and marvellous colours, i like this pleasing composition with a lovely pose of the bird against a splendid OOF BG, very well done.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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