Family of Bee-eaters

Critiques [Translate]

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• clnaef (6692)
• [2008-09-10 1:56]

Bonjour,
Un bel instantané. Bien vu.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• LordPotty (9184)
• [2008-09-10 2:07]

What a great capture Joe.
That must have been a special moment.
The others looking at the butterfly look quite comical leaning back like that.
Fantastic stuff!
Great work!
Steve

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• pvs (11925)
• [2008-09-10 2:07]

Hi Joe,

A very nice capture,with good colors details,the interaction shown is great,tfs

Paul

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• mehmetarslan (414)
• [2008-09-10 2:16]

Hi Joe,
enfes bir fotoğraf.

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• Kathleen (2991)
• [2008-09-10 2:28]

Hi Joe.
What a great shot caught here. Love the placing of the young ones each side looking up at the butterfly held by the parent bird in the middle, just delightful.
Behaviour images are always hard to capture that precise moment we want to show, but here you have done great, though the quality is not so good the content is great.

Kathleen

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• robindb (965)
• [2008-09-10 2:35]

Hi Joe,

Excellent timing and story telling in this image and this is one time that the technical quality can be overlooked.

robin

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• uleko (24859)
• [2008-09-10 3:31]

Wow, Joe, what a terrific moment you've caught here!! It is a little soft but you don't need to be ashamed of that - it is quite unique! How lovely to witness a scene like this! I love the way the little ones are watching the adults skill in catching this butterfly. Wonderful colours and a very fine composition!
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• haraprasan (13334)
• [2008-09-10 4:45]

Hi Joe,
A nice capture of this Spanish Bee eater family enjoying a feast. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• sandpiper2 (12121)
• [2008-09-10 5:22]

Hi Joe

Great moment, don't worry about the softness. Composition is great the "look" of the youngs ones either side of dad is great.

Chris

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• NinaM (5298)
• [2008-09-10 5:40]

It sure is a great moment to share with us, Joey, wow! You couldn't take a picture with more stunning pose from birds, it is fantastic. A little bit soft, I wish my shots were that soft/sharp! Really cute and touching. Great work and so fun to read and look at, thanks!

Francine

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• marhowie (35175)
• [2008-09-10 5:53]

How cool is this Joe!
Looks like the rest of em are a bit envious of the prize they did not receive ;}}
This is an superb moment captured, and one of a kind.
Well done,
Howard

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• anel (9356)
• [2008-09-10 6:48]

Hello Joe,
This is really an amazing and funny picture! The attitude of the different bee-eaters is really hilarious. The light must not have been easy, but you did it well..
Thanks for this special and narrative picture
Anne

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• PeterZ (9457)
• [2008-09-10 7:13]

Hello Joe,
Sometimes the presentation is more interesting than the quality. What a superb moment! Exciting poses.
Kind regards,
Peter

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• goodwill (69)
• [2008-09-10 8:33]

Stright to mine favourites.
Strong compositiona and a beautiful vision.

Rajeev

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• efsus (1836)
• [2008-09-10 10:08]

Merhaba Joe,
Biraz netlik ve ışığın uygunsuz olması sorunlarına karşın, oldukça güzel bir kompozisyon yakalamışsın.
Başka karelerde görüşmek dileği ile.

Hüseyin

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• boreocypriensis (15016)
• [2008-09-10 12:36]
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Hi OwlMan, Joe:)
What a funny and timely shot of these bee eaters in a breakfast time:D. But this time butterfly-eaters:p
Great document too.
Many thanks for sharing this!
Cheers,

Bayram

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• cicindela (7278)
• [2008-09-10 13:02]

Hi Joe!
You are right, this is very special moment, no time and probably chance to take second picture ike this one! And moreover, with your stories the picture is even better. Nice for watching and reading :)
Congratulation and best withes from Lodz!
Radomir

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• jaycee (16017)
• [2008-09-10 13:25]

Hi Joe,

I'm smiling as I look at this! It is so funny the way the other three are watching the parent catching the butterfly. What a video this would have made. Lucky you to capture this as well as you did.

Jane

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• cataclysta (4764)
• [2008-09-10 14:12]

Hi Joe
First of all great moment. Despite the sharpness problems it is a fantastic shot. Nice not disturbing background, good exposur and great observation
TFS
Krzysztof

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• pekkavalo1 (4971)
• [2008-09-10 15:00]

Hi Joe,
Very nice family picture. They are learning the details of this butterfly to identify it from other butterflies;o) I like the eyes following closely. Very good timing, excellent composition, nice POV, sharp details and bright natural colours.
TFS
Cheers
Pekka

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• rousettus (9226)
• [2008-09-10 15:59]

Hello Joe,
what a nice and lovely capture for very beautiful and colorful bee-eaters' family. Excellent timing. Others look surprisingly at one with butterfly. Great work. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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• Luis52 (10445)
• [2008-09-10 16:45]

Hola Joe.- Nice and funny photo. The others must are just looking the big meal. sorry. Get to work! great moment in this fine photo.
Saludos
Luis52.

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• anilnediyara (656)
• [2008-09-10 18:47]

Hi Joey,
You have captured a true amazing moment, great shot. Sharpness and exposure are technical aspects that comes secondary. TFS this gem of a picture with us.
Regards
Anil

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• eqshannon (21801)
• [2008-09-10 19:16]

You know what Joey...I don't think you have to be so precise...I mean...real great images seem to come to you without you even having at times to move. It would take me a month of Sundays to come up with an image such as this..and it is not only a stand alone shot..It is an editorial shot as well.I t could fit in any circumstance...so having said that..I guess I get my point across....and to image in all of this and you play football as well...goodness.
Bob

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• Jamesp (15138)
• [2008-09-10 23:01]

Hi Joe

This is a shot I would have love to have taken. I have seen European Bee-eaters, but never in a location where I could stop. Though not super-sharp, this is still a really good image.

James

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• jrobertop (656)
• [2008-09-11 4:26]

Hello Joe.
Magnificent picture! Splendid moment!
Extraordinary coloration, and very good sharpness.
Pleasant composition and very appropriate POV.
Congratulations for more a wonderful work photographic!
Regards,
José Roberto

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• pankajbajpai (15161)
• [2008-09-11 18:55]

hello joe,
this family is having a meeting :-0) and the leader is telling how to catch a butterfly, nice moment captured, liked the pov and the composition, good framing too,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• gracious (12644)
• [2008-09-11 19:50]

Hello Joe,
Your talent on photographing nature likes birds, butterfly can not be deny! they are always in excellent quality and well presented! may be you are born to it!
this is something special with perfect moment captured!
I like the one on the left how he look at the butterfly!
my compliment for such a wonderful sharing
you have a good weekend, Joe
greeting from NZ
Tony

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• Argus (24747)
• [2008-09-11 22:43]

Great one Joe!
The parent showing its Large White capture to its youngsters is marvellous. The poses, POV and composition on the cable are superb and the technical features pretty good.
A unique capture and thanks for sharing it!
Ivan

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• carmia (1927)
• [2008-09-12 0:11]

Excelente momento captado, maravilloso trabajo. Saludos. Carme.

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• EOSF1 (23113)
• [2008-09-12 9:51]

Hahaha well done! Great moment, well seen and done, good quality in difficult conditions, thanks!

Mario

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• meyerd (3827)
• [2008-09-13 12:04]

Hi Joe, again,
there are many bee-eater posts on TN, but this one is definitely the funniest one!

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• Heaven (3729)
• [2008-09-14 21:04]

Hi Joe!

I like wildlife pictures that show an action very much. This one changes from what we usually see. The title adds to the value of the picture and your narrative notes are pleasant to read.

Kind regards

Markus

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• cedryk (5072)
• [2008-09-15 9:07]

Hello Joe,
That's what I call a great timing! In such cases, sharpness is not the crucial thing. Your picture not only shows a piece of the bee-eater's behaviour but also tells an interesting and funny story.
Great job!
Best greetings,
Michal