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Upupa epops


Upupa epops
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Copyright: VICMA CS (Juyona) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2252 W: 10 N: 2594] (15451)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D eos, Canon 100-400mm IS USM, Digital
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-24 13:39
Viewed: 480
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird, 25–32 cm (9.8-12.6 in) long, with a 44–48 cm (17.3-19 in) wingspan weighing 46-89 g (1.6-3.1 oz). The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil. The hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight; these are larger in the northern migratory subspecies. The Hoopoe has a characteristic undulating flight, which is like that of a giant butterfly, caused by the wings half closing at the end of each beat or short sequence of beats.

The song is a trisyllabic "oop-oop-oop", which gives rise to its English and scientific names

from: Wikipedia

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
  • [2009-06-24 13:43]

Hello Victor,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Very good POV and composition.Thanks for posting,
Best regards Siggi

Hello Vicma, beautiful image of this pretty bird.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2009-06-24 14:39]

Hi Victor,what a great beauty! Very perfect work,the sharpness and the colors of this upupa are simply fantastic...and i like a lot the play of light and shadow on the green.My best compiments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-24 16:23]

Hi Vicma,

I get so envious whenever I see a great picture of a Hoopoe. I have seen one only once and I spent so long staring at it that I missed a shot. I love the pose on the grass showing off his fantastic crest, beak and feathers. Wonderful colors, details and composition.

Jane

hello Victor

excellent photo of the Hoopoe with fine low POV and fine DOF,
beautiful luminosity, excellent sharpness and details, and the
catch-light render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Hello Vicma,

very nice shot from this bird.

Good low pov and light in the eyes.
Fine colours.

Gert

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 777 W: 105 N: 1668] (5838)
  • [2009-06-24 21:25]

Hi Vicma

Your series about the Spanish birds is beautiful and interesting. It provides an insight into the diversity of the species in Spain. In this picture, I like the simplicity of the composition and the presentation.

Kind regards

Markus

Preciosa Víctor, además parece que posara para tí.
Buen enfoque ( como siempre ) que capta de manera fiel las texturas. La luz bien controlada y eso que tenías mucha y variada. Supongo que paciencia ya que conseguir esa pose a veces cuesta.
Buena semana: J. Ignasi.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2009-06-24 22:16]

Hola amigo,
Muy hermosa toma Upupa epops.
Excelente nitidez, illuminación, POV y fondo contraste.
Tienes que buen fin de semana,
Saludos Victor.

Ivan

Hi Vicma
Nice capture.
Great details and good clarity.
Congratulations!

hello Vicma
very beautiful scene with this splendid bird,very fine capture
TFS
Nasos

Hi Juyona,
A nice capture of this beautiful Hoopoe bird. Very good sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Ciao Vicma,
bellissima immagine di Upupa, ottima definizione, luce e colori molto belli, mi piace la tipica posa a terra in una splendida composizione.
TFS
Saludos cordiales
Maurizio

Slav Vîcma,
Very nice capture with good focus.Sharpness,details and colours are very splendid.Thanks for sharing.
Dûrzan

Hi Victor

Good capture of this hoopoe, I like this species a lot.
Good composition, sharpness and details

Chris

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2959 W: 162 N: 817] (2429)
  • [2009-06-25 7:30]

Hello Vicma,
It's always nice to see this amazing and unmistakable bird! Excellent view of this one looking for insects in the grass. Great sharpness and natural colours too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-06-25 9:38]

Hi Vicma. The Hoopoe is a bird a would love to see in the wild. I like its markings and long bill which your picture shows up so well. You have taken this one with good detail and bright colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2009-06-25 10:30]

Hello Vicma,
Great photo of this Hoopoe. Excellent sharp details and natural colours, taken from a very good low POV. Nice composition and eye-contact.
Regards,
Peter

Hi MF Victor
perfect capture of this beautiful bird with lovely pose, neat details and wonderful composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hello Vicma
wonderful shot of this Upupa Epops, you have taken it perfectly in the green grass with superb details and lighting, i like his pose in the natural environment and the beautiful colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hello Victor,
Beautiful profile of this Hoopoe. POV and composition are great.
JC

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 95 N: 588] (2090)
  • [2009-06-26 12:53]

Hi
Nice fairly sharp capture of the Hoopoe. Fine action and composition,
TFS
Marx

This shot is superbly presented, Vicma!
I love the pose you've frozen, it brings out the plumage very well!
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 472] (2922)
  • [2009-06-29 8:09]

Ola Vicma !

Nice macro.
Excelente feito e tocado.
Os dados técnicos são excelentes.
Um belo dia,
Adrian

Hola, un bonito ejemplar.
Buenos detalles y luz.
Perfecta nitidez.
Un saludo, JL.

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  • Charo Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 39] (456)
  • [2009-06-29 8:22]

Hola Víctor,
Bella imagen de esta abubilla, yo hace mucho que no veo una.
Magníficos los colores y detalles.
Un abrazo,
Charo

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 5 N: 3453] (12751)
  • [2009-06-29 18:45]

Hola Victor.
Me encanta esta hermosa foto. muy bella y de exelente calidad en la imagen. Los colores y nitidez como siempre de alto nivel.
Como estas Tu y la familia. Luego te escribo, pues he estado lejos de la casa por motivos de trabajo. Tods bien aqui.
Saludos a Todos
Luis52.

Ciao Vicma. Good light and sharp for this wonderful bird.

Roberto

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 143 N: 5621] (18399)
  • [2009-07-14 11:01]

Hi Vicma.
This species is in my wish list all time. However, this year I have met it once from so far distance. It is clear I have not any good shot of the bird. Yours is wonderful. I like excellent sharpness and details of the bird, attractive shadows from the sun, nicely coloured and illuminated grass, pleasant transition from crisp sharpness to light blurriness of the BG. TFS and warm wishes.
Alexei.

Hola Victor
Te agradezco esta toma de vista bien neta, y cuyos colores son muy naturales.
A veces me entrevisté con este pájaro, pero sólo tengo hago fotografía borrosas.
Bravo cordialmente
Laurent

Nice Hoopoe close up. It looks like he is watching you.

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