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Female Stilt brooding


Female Stilt brooding
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Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2986 W: 162 N: 929] (2735)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot SX10 IS
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 12:21
Viewed: 199
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Black-winged Stilt - Himantopus himantopus

It’s now the time of year here when it’s nice to escape the dull weather and to dive into the archives to revive some memorable moments. Therefore I thought I’d post a series of captures from our visit to Mallorca at the end of April this year. We spent some time at the well-known bird paradise of Albufera Marshes near Alcudia. This National Park consists of about 1 700 hectares of wetland that houses a great variety of birds, flowers and other wildlife. There are several walkways and hides around the park and some very good hides. Bikes are allowed on some of the paths too and they certainly make it so much easier to get around.

We were lucky to find a couple of Black-winged Stilts nesting very close to one of the hides and it was fascinating to watch and to record their behaviour at the nest. This first picture shows the female brooding on the nest.

The Black-winged Stilt is quite common around the Mediterranean while it usually overwinters in Africa. It is also found in Asia and Australia.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 34 N: 8600] (32056)
  • [2009-11-05 12:24]

Hi Ulla. This is a fine picture to find in the archives. And to think winter has only started. You were able to take a fine close up of this Stilt. With good detail of the bird on its nest.All with natural colours. TFS.
Nick..

hello Ulla
great sharpness composition
very good details you can see the long red legs
beautiful colours to
greeting lou

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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 1 N: 104] (456)
  • [2009-11-05 12:31]

Hello Ulla.

A very nice picture, great composition of a nice bird.
Thanks for sharing it.

Gr. Hans

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2380 W: 94 N: 5487] (17484)
  • [2009-11-05 12:46]

Hello Ulla,
I can imagine that this is a memorable moment to you. Beautiful photo of this brooding Stilt. Good sharpness, details, natural colours and composition. Excellent DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Ulla,

Fine capture of this pretty stilt on her nest.
TFS and greetings from snowy Bolkar Mnts.

Bayram

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  • jmirah Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 503 W: 5 N: 1129] (4631)
  • [2009-11-05 13:05]

Hi Ulla
What a beatiful and unusual capture of the bird nesting...Fantastic natural color and POV...TFS
Jim

Yo la titularía: "y yo estaba allí".

Precioso documento Ulla, de excelente composición y una luz de lo más natural que he visto últimamente; veo algunos fotos de compañeros que tienden a enfocar o saturar para dar más vivacidad a la imagen, aunque tú has optado por el realismo y se nota a primera vista.
Los tonos de color verde y rojo ( solo un punto) dan más interés si cabe a la foto.
Enhorabuena por este trabajo.

Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

hello Ulla

beautiful photo of this Black-winged Stilt on her nest,
fine POV, DOF and framing, fine focus excellent
sharpness and details, it is a peaceful scenery, TFS

Asbed

Hello Ulla,
a wonderful picture of a female Black-winged Stilt on the nest, superb sharpness and very beautiful natural colours, excellent low POV and composition.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-11-05 14:32]

Hola Sra. Ulla.
fina foto, admirable la imagen de sus archivos. colores y luz suves y bien definidos, interesante la nota.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2009-11-05 15:13]

Hi Ulla,you was ucky to find a situation like that,very tender moment and beautiful composition too,whit the usual top quality of sharpness and colors.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Ulla,

A great close-up with such lovely natural setting, sharpness & composition. Beautiful POV, pose & details. Very nicely taken & TFS.
Regards

Umar

Excellent first picture from the 'dive' into your archives, Ulla.
You have captured this brooding bird in a very relaxed mood from the hide.
The ambience of the place has come out strongly in this well balanced image showing vegetation and water in a fine synergy.
Looking forward to more from your visit to Spain.
Regards.
Ram

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 36 N: 1548] (4989)
  • [2009-11-05 20:43]

Hi Ulla,

Worth the trip back to the archives, excellent shot of this Black-winged Stilt nesting, wonderful detail, well framed and composed, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6154] (21022)
  • [2009-11-05 21:30]

HI Ulla,
So lucky for you to catch that stilt in her nest.
Great shot of the natural habitat.
What a beautiful little nest, shown in sharp details.
The stilt seems quite pleased with herself.
TFS. : )

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 518 W: 68 N: 1686] (5316)
  • [2009-11-05 23:34]

Hi Ulla, again
a rare and beautiful shot of a breeding Stilt. Funny, how the legs are still protruding even after folding them up x times for sitting. Please, Ulla, keep on diving into your archives .... :-) .
Best regards
Dietrich

hello Ulla
very good and beautiful scene in the natural environment, fine this photo attribution of splendid bird,as the moment that you select!
keep on photographing! TFS
Nasos

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1108 W: 23 N: 3644] (13051)
  • [2009-11-06 9:20]

Very nice Ulla, i've never seen or heard of this bird before (unsuprisingly!). I like the wet, reddy setting too, well done.
Paul

Hi Ulla,
What a lovely capture. The details on the entire photo are amazing. I love that you used some of the grasses in the FG to break up the view and add depth to it. I love that little bit or read on the tail of the bird.
TFS,
Niek

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-11-06 10:22]

Hello Ulla,
I like composition with green stalks in foreground, exact settings, the bird is perfectly sharp.
Regards, Pawel

Hi Ulla...
Fantastic female bird with great details and pose...Looks like very happy and comfortable in the nest... Excellent catch nice composition...TFS.
Regards
Leyla

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-11-08 23:14]

Hi Ulla,
I love seeing this bird with the natural background. The grasses give an outstanding surrounding. When I was small, I used to witness this lovely bird around. It has been reduced and so difficult for me to see a few.
Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Foozi

A very well framed shot, Ulla.The details are, of course, perfect, but what really stands out is the POV and frame!
Bravo!
Goldy

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