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Calidris alpina


Calidris alpina
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Copyright: VICMA CS (Juyona) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2261 W: 10 N: 2629] (15559)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D eos, Canon 100-400mm IS USM, Digital
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-27 23:42
Viewed: 679
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
With strong wind these birds arrive to the costs of the South of Tenerife.

The Dunlin is highly gregarious in winter, sometimes forming large flocks on coastal mudflats or sandy beaches. Large numbers can often be seen swirling in synchronized flight on stop-overs during migration or on their winter habitat.

This bird is one of the most common and best-known waders throughout its breeding and wintering ranges, and it is the species with which other waders tend to be compared. At 17-21 cm length and a 32-36 cm wingspan, it is similar in size to a Common Starling, but stouter, with a thick bill.

The Dunlin moves along the coastal mudflat beaches it prefers with a characteristic "sewing machine" feeding action, methodically picking small food items. Insects form the main part of the Dunlin's diet on the nesting grounds; it eats mollusks, worms and crustaceans in coastal areas...

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 808 W: 108 N: 1732] (6042)
  • [2009-04-27 23:47]

Hi Vicma!

You present us a beautiful picture of this bird from Tenerife. The wind in the feathers reveals delightful colours and shapes one probably would not see so clearly without it. It's also amazing to notice the unity of the colour tones between the bird and its environment.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-04-28 0:15]

Hello Victor,
Very nice picture. Well composed and with nice lighting balance.
This is so lovely with the fluffed out feathers. Excellent timing. Lovely light and colours. Great POV and nice details.
Best regards Siggi

Hola Vica,
le tue immagini di uccelli sono sempre di straordinaria bellezza come per questo Piovanello pancianera, eccellenti POV, DOF e momento di cattura con il vento che solleva le piume, ottima nitidezza e splendidi colori, bellissima luce.
Grazie e complimenti.
Maurizio

hello Vicma
excellent shot,wonderful photo
TFS
Nasos

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-04-28 1:18]

Ola Vicma !

Super macro.
Algunos grandes colores, cálida y con muy buen contraste y claro.

Un hermoso día,
Adrian

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 729] (3178)
  • [2009-04-28 1:36]

Merhaba Dostum Vicma!
Çok harika bir kuş fotosuna imza atmışsın. Biz buna "Karakarınlı kumkuşu" diyoruz. Rüzgar altında savrulan tüyleriyle harika bir kompozisyon olmuş.
Tebrikler.

Hüseyin

Hola Victor.

Que bien has pillado esta ave toda despeinada por el viento quedando asi mas artistica la foto.

Saludos desde Coruña.
Jose Luis.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2009-04-28 5:15]

Hello Vicma,
Very funny how the feathers are lifted by the wind! Special and interesting bird-picture. I like especially pictures which don't show to classical poses and attitudes. They appear more lively. I also like the beautiful light you caught here. Excellent sharpness too.
Bravo!
Kind regards
Anne

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
  • [2009-04-28 7:52]

Hello
Excellent capture, I tried these days to capture this species but I couldn't, may be next time. Well done. I like colors and details.
Regards
Razvan

Ciao Vicma, fantastic bird in great pose, superb sharpness ad fine details, wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-04-28 8:39]

Hola amigo,
A very fine sharp and close capture of a Dunlin in breeding plumage while the wind ruffled the plumage. The lighting shining through the raised feathers is great.
A fine shot, Victor, and thanks for sharing it,
Saludos,

Ivan

Hi Juyano,
Great timing. Fine details and action very nice. TFS.
Regards
Mustafa

Hola Víctor.
Una preciosa captura.
Se ve que este traía el viento a la espalda...
Extraordinaria nitidez.
Saludos, JL.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-04-28 10:11]

Hi Vicma
Outstanding composition.Excellent low POV and very sharp image whit great detail and colors.I just love the ruffled plumage which represnt well the streng of the wind.
TFS Michel

Excellent sharpness and nice DOF, Vicma.
Beautiful bird. Well done job. Congratulations!

Abraços,
Bruno

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-04-28 12:00]

Hi Vicma. You have captured a fine close up of the Calidris alpina . Which you have taken with a good low POV. With fine detail and natural bright colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-04-28 14:50]

Hi Victor,could i give you the prize of the best pic of today? Really fantastic moment,the wind and the class of the photographer change the things!Fantastic work,my best compliments,Luciano

Hola Vicma

Muy oportuna toma de esta ave, el hehco de que el viento le "despeine" hace que la composicion y los colores se vuelvan muy interesantes. Gracias por compartir!

Simon

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-04-28 17:28]

Hi Vicma,

I guess the desert isn't the only place with such strong winds! A wonderful capture of this Dunlin with the feathers going this way and that. Beautiful colors and excellent details of his face and feathers. I love the composition and the way the bird blends in with the setting.

Jane

Preciosa como siempre, buena luz y limpieza del conjunto. Me gusta ver las rocas volcánicas de tu tierra en algunas fotografías.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2009-04-29 6:09]

Hola Victor,
I like the pose you captured, colors, contrast, lighting and the background. Gracias
Un saludo,
Selen

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2009-04-29 9:56]

Merhaba Vicma,
Tüyler üzerindeki rüzgarın etkisini çok güzel yakalamışsın. Çok güzel kompozisyon.
Tebrikler.

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2009-04-29 11:40]

Hi Vicma,
beautiful detail in those ruffled feathers, and the overall quality is indeed as always, excellent! well done my friend.
Paul

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2009-04-30 12:28]

Hi Vicma,
Beautiful capture.I liked details on plumage,exposure and pose of bird a lot.
Thanks for posting..

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  • erve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 90 W: 5 N: 119] (580)
  • [2009-05-01 12:28]

Hi vicma.

Great shot of the Dunlin. The wind ruffled feathers help to add character. and the light on his back helps to illuminate the details of the bird beautifully.

TFS

ewan

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2009-05-03 10:57]

Hi Vicma
very naturel colors and sharp
very nice image
well done.

Ola Amigo,
Wooww! What a superb clear photo vith excellent sharpness, colours and details.TFS.
Saludos,

hAyAti

Hi Dude Victor,
Amazingly beautiful capture of this awesome bird with excellent details and nice composition.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram
PS. since i am in trip to SE and E Anatolia (that i have not get time for internet), sorry for delaying in feedback.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-05-05 17:05]

Hola Victor.
Hermosa y nitida foto. El efecto del viento sobre el plumaje de esta ave le hace lucir aun mas sus finos atributos. Exelente foto, muy nitida y con agradable iluminacion y muy buena pose tambien.
Saludos Victor. Un abrazo a la fam.
Luis52.

hello Vicma

a excellent photo of the Dunlin, with superb focus on it,
fine POV, DOF and framing, i love the low POV at the level of the bird,
beautiful warm luminosity, great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • isa Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 33] (250)
  • [2009-05-06 10:11]

Hola Vicma,
Fabulosa captura, ese pormenor de las plumas levantadas por la brisa le dió un toque especial.
Felicitaciones amigo,

Un abrazo,
Isa

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 95 N: 599] (2124)
  • [2009-05-08 13:06]

Hi,
Nice presentation.
Good details and nice colors.
The POV and DOF are very good. Good sharpness and details.
TFS
Marx

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2009-05-13 6:36]

Hi Vicma.
Wonderful pictured moment. I like how wind blows about the bird feathers. Claruty of the image, clearness and beautifulness of the colours as well as details and sharpness of the bird image and surrounding stones impress the imagination. BG is wonderful and bokeh produced by the lens is simply amazing. Well done and kind wishes.
Alexei.

Wow, nice capture, love the action in the feathers and how the sun reflects in the colors. Well done indeed!

Greg

Hola Victor
what a great capture for fluffy Dunlin. sharp details, POV/DOF, colors and exposure great. nicely composed.
gracias y saludos amigo
Ahmet

Ciao Vicma. Very interesting the feather moved by the wind for a good dynamic effect. Amazing light and contrast.

Roberto

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