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motacilla cirenea


motacilla cirenea
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Copyright: VICMA CS (Juyona) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 6 N: 1951] (13041)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-07
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-11 5:39
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. Its relationships are not well resolved; while it belongs to the non-African clade of wagtails, these are confusing in their external morphology, and mtDNA cytochrome b and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 sequence data is not able to robustly resolve their relationships. While the present species is probably most closely related to Citrine Wagtails and some Blue-headed Wagtails, the exact nature of this relationship is at present undeterminable (Voelker, 2002).

This species breeds in much of temperate Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, such as western Europe, but northern and eastern populations migrates to Africa, South Asia and Papua New Guinea.

This is an insectivorous bird of fast flowing streams, although in winter it will move to slower flowing lowland waters.

It nests in crevices in cliffs and rocks, laying 3-6 speckled eggs.

This is a slender bird, 17-20cm in length, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus. It is the longest tailed of the European wagtails.

The breeding adult male is basically grey above and yellow below, with a black throat. Other plumages lack the black throat, and the yellow may be diluted by white except in the undertail area.

The call is a sharper version of that of White Wagtail. from Wikipedia
**Current situation in Canaries.
Distribution Geographical Present in all the less islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Vulnerable situation. This species is in the Order of July 9 1998 for which certain species are included in the National Catalog of Threatened Species.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2375 W: 164 N: 7131] (22536)
  • [2007-05-11 5:43]

Hello Vicma,
Interesting and very lovely capture of the Grey Wagtail with its reflection in the water.
Very sharp and lovely colours. I like the rings around his legs!!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 741 W: 11 N: 1381] (4761)
  • [2007-05-11 5:44]

Hi Vicma,

A superb shot of the Grey Wagtail, nicely composed with a great POV and a fine pose with a wonderful reflection, nice sharp detail and beautiful colours too.

TFS Hilary :o)

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1583 W: 242 N: 5286] (18629)
  • [2007-05-11 5:49]

Hi Vicma,
this is a brilliant shot of this little bird.
I love the water-tension around it's ankles.
Well done,
Joey

Muy buenas Victor
La verdad es que dentro de muy poco me retiro..... ya tengo un competidor ;-) más y me voy para no entrar en competenciaaaaaa y es que es duro esto de pajarearrrrrr. Bueno que es broma.
La verdad es que esta lavanderita no esta pero que nada mal y encima con reflejo.....
Bueno a ver si un día de estos nos damos una parrafadita.... y me cuentas tu experiencia con la 400D y el siencuatrosientos....
Un abrazo y buen fin de semana.... este tenemos movida :-).
Hale pues otro abrazo

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2007-05-11 5:58]

Hi Vicma.
What a nice scene and amazing picture of it. Tremendous lighting and light strips, charming and perfectly reproduced mirror reflections. Clearness of the colours and their richness, exactness of shapes and details impress my imagination. Framing, presentation of the shot and note are great too. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

bonjour vicma
l'oiseau est parfaitement net et ce que j'aime aussi c'est son reflet.
les couleurs sont belles et bonnes.
bien vu.
laurent

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2007-05-11 7:07]

Hola Víctor,
Una captura muy nítida, muy realzada por la reflexión.
Saludos, José M.

Hola Vicma,
Que bella foto!
El agua estaba tan quieta que el reflejo del pájaro es casi como si fuera un espejo.
Muy buena la nitidez de la imagen, la luz crea una atmosfera muy acogedora y agradable.
Me agrada la composición que contruiste, con la gran piedra sumergida como base.
Enhorabuena por la foto y gracias por compartirla.
Un gran saludo,
JM

Well presented shot. Like low light and reflection.
TFS
Ralf

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2305 W: 59 N: 3685] (11810)
  • [2007-05-11 8:57]

Hola Vicma,
Very moody photo..Lighting, colors tones and composition is very nice and interesting. TFS
Selen

Hello Vicma,
This is a great picture of a wonderful specie. This bird is so beautiful. I saw one that was quite similar a few days ago but my pictures of it are not that good :( This is such a nice moment that you capture with this smooth reflection and super tones of colors. I like this mood and the texture of the water a lot! This is a great post, congratulations!

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 1137] (5130)
  • [2007-05-11 10:44]

selam vicma; excellent close up shot of this lovely bird,good details presented , very nice BG and POV, well captured with nice colours amazing reflection TFS
regards
ridvan

Hola Victor,
La verdad es: bella foto; la reflexión, la composición,...
Gracias por compartirla.
Annick

Juyona,

Lovely composition of the bird, the reflection and the backdrop.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

Preciosa foto e instructivo comentario. No solo se ve el reflejo de este motacílido que siempre me gustó, sino que se adivina la piedra-plataforma plana que le sirve de posadero sobre el agua más profunda. Curiosamente en las Azores creo que también hay una lavandera (¿esta misma especie?), no sé si tienen más facilidad (o suerte) en el proceso de dispersión que otras avecillas.

Lovely image of a Grey Wagtail with its feet immersed in water, Vicma.
The reflection of the bird adds to the beauty of the composition.
TFS.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 59 N: 2247] (7449)
  • [2007-05-11 15:31]

Hello Vicma,
Brilliant shot. Very natural clear colours, very sharp and a beautiful reflection. Lovely composition and POV. The contact with the water is amazing.
TFS,Peter

Hola Vicma, lovely bird in grat pose and splendid reflections, wonderful colors, great details, excellent composition, bravo, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 737 W: 0 N: 1497] (6754)
  • [2007-05-11 18:37]

Hello Vicma
Excellent composition , well focus and very sharp.beautiful color including the BG.I love the reflextion in the water.
TFS Michel

Nice shot Vicma. It is unusual to see a songbird with its reflection in water. Color, sharpness and exposure are nicely handled.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi Vicma,
A unique composition with the reflection. The colors and detail in the plumage are really great. A nice shot with great supporting notes.
Scott

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-11 22:04]

Hell Vicma

Oh WOW what a beautiful crisp image with outstanding reflection.The DOF and POV are wonderful.The focus is spot on,and the details are sharp.The colours appear so natural too.I love the pose it looks like it is looking at it's own reflection.Well done.TFS

Rob

Hello Victor,
It is quite rare to see good reflection images including birds, so this is a welcome sight!
A well composed image with good details in the little fellow!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hola Julio,
Un pájaro muy bonito y fotografiado con mucho arte. Saludos
José Ramón

Hi dear VICMA ,
what a lovely shot.
excellent composition and great details.
i like this reflexion too.
well done
Regards
Saeed

Con los calores que ya están empezando a hacer...lo mejor es meter las piernas en remojo.
Perfecta, saludos, JL.

Excellent capture, the reflection is a plus, detail and exposure are on the money and you have a brilliant composition!

Greg

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  • Isu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 315 W: 0 N: 21] (1659)
  • [2007-05-12 20:54]

Saludos amigo, preciosa toma, por cierto muy elegante, bellos colores, gracias por el comentario,

Delicada fotografía por sus colores y reflejos. La composición , al igual que el enfoque excelente. El detalle del contacto de las patas con el agua da mucha vida. Ya ves, todo alabanzas, pero la foto es excepcional y se lo merece.
Saludos

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  • Perro Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 0 N: 59] (551)
  • [2007-05-12 22:11]

Hello Vicma,
This is a superb great shot!
Very sharp and colours are superb.
I like the texture of water and this amazing reflexion.
A well composed image with good details. Well framed.
Congradulations!
My best regards!
Janette

hello vicma!
excellent shot and great reflection and sharpness.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

HI Vicma,
that's perfect in every aspect - sharpness, colours, light - I love it.
The water is so silent, it's like a mirror.
Very well done, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Bonjour Victor,
Cette image de la bergeronette des ruisseaux est magnifique, parfaitement exposée malgré un lumière en contre-jour. Le reflet rajoute beaucoup de caractère à ton image, l'oiseau semble s'y regarder.
Bravo,
Amicalement
Hervé

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 863 W: 73 N: 1348] (5265)
  • [2007-05-13 13:40]

Hi Victor.
Wonderful capture.Beautiful composition with amazing mirroring in water-level and with great details.Precise your work with light here.Superb done!!Thanks for sharing.
Best greetings Milos.

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 98 N: 1249] (4153)
  • [2007-05-13 13:59]

Another beautiful bird photo. Outstanding color, sharp focus, nice POV with great reflection. Nice work!

Lovely work Vicma the reflection is excellent and lovely detail of the bird nice light tfs rgds Necip.

Perfecta la fotografía. EL charquito le da u toque único.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2044 W: 212 N: 3655] (12162)
  • [2007-05-15 8:57]

Hi Vicma

Another splendid photo from you!
What a great idea with this POV that shows both the bird and its reflection so well!
Splendid colors and very nice clear details.
Lovely compo, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-05-15 15:34]

Hi Vicma,
wonderful little bird I love the POV it shows off not only the wondeful details of the bird, but also shows us this mirror reflection.
Excellent composition, with wonderful colors and fabulous detail.
TFS..Sky

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  • Boliche (255)
  • [2007-05-15 19:14]

Me pasaria horas viendo bañarse a este pajarillo

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 530 W: 6 N: 340] (936)
  • [2007-05-16 15:42]

Hello Vicma,
Superb shot. Colors are lovely. I particularly like the reflection, the smoothness of the water surface and the way the legs are submerged. Beautiful.
Best wishes,
Hakan

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 50 N: 3190] (10896)
  • [2007-05-18 2:49]

Hello Vicma,
It is a pleasure to ammire this lovely bird and its reflection in your nice shot.
The "+++" : composition, subject, reflection, POV, colors, sharpness, DOF, exposure, instructive note...
The "-" : nothing...
Bravo and thanks for sharing.

Bonjour,
Effet de miroir très réussi !
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Vicma,
The same species also living in Turkey, however I do not have such a nice photo. Reflectionon water very good. Composition OK. On the other hand, I wanted to see the eye of the bird. Details and sharpness great. Mustafa

Impresionante, me encanta. Toda una preciosidad de foto. Un abrazote.

José Luis.

bonsoir
j' aime beaucpoup cette prise car on voit vraiment que ce petit se regarde dans cet efffet de miroir.
jolies couleurs et j' adore le reflet de l'eau
bien vu, merci
edith

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16850)
  • [2007-05-20 19:50]

Vicma, this is really nice.

Excellent composition with the "mirror-effect".

I enjoy sharpness and colors too.

Hola vicma.

Tal cual se esta mirando en el espejo del agua, es una lastima que queden pocos.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

Hellou Vicma.
Very pretty shot. Very good colour combination. Super reflection efect. Just a perfect shot. Well done. tfs. Stev

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1468 W: 18 N: 2961] (10860)
  • [2007-05-21 15:29]

Hi Vicma

Wonderful reflection and great framing. This is just lovely. Nice sharp shot as well

TFS

Karan

Hey Amigo! This one is exceptional! A delicate species which lives in our country too! Wonderful environment you caught and result is so impressive fg and bg! What a lively sharpness! Love that legs made two circle on the water surface! and reflecting body looks wonderful too.
Bravo!
Ersin

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2758] (10010)
  • [2007-05-28 22:32]

Hola Victor. No he tenido el tiempo suficiente para admirar tu galeria.(disculpa) Esta foto es sencillamente perfecta. El reflejo de este pajarillo en las quietas aguas es hermoso. Todo un trofeo en tu Galeria. Felicidades por compartir con nosotros. Luis52.

Hello Vicma,
Bravo to your excellent shot that I nearly missed!
Very good composition in everything!!
cheers
greeting
Tony

Great picture! I really like the reflection in the water. Beautiful colours, details, DOF and of course, great composition. Congrats, Dan.

Hi Vicma,
Beautiful photo capture! Love the reflection too. Pin sharp focus with perfect exposure, natural colors and wonderful composition! Thanks for sharing.
Wing

Superbe réflection,bravo !
Cordialement,
Antoine.

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