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Lesser Whitethroat with Catch


Lesser Whitethroat with Catch
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Copyright: Ivan Kruys (Argus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D, Canon EF 300 f4L + Canon 1.4 converter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Sylvia Warblers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-01 6:35
Viewed: 992
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today has been sunny and calm, a change from our recent weather, so Ulla and I went to a local nature reserve to look for small birds that feed up before migrating to the tropics. I was hoping to catch a bluethroat like Gert (Ellis) posted today, but found this Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) that had caught an Earwig instead.

In Sweden we call this species Ärtsångare (Pea warbler)because its song in the spring and early summer sounds like pouring dry peas into a jar.

There were several all intent on looking for insects to put on weight before the long haul to Africa. They are difficult to capture as they are constantly on the move.

The Lesser white throat is a common summer visitor to most of Europe and spends the winter in N.E. Africa.

This shot was taken at a distance of about 7-8 meters with the camera hand held. It was cropped by about 50% and after size reduction was selectively sharpened.

I hope you all have a good weekend!

haraprasan, ramthakur, Luis52, nglen, jmirah, gannu, ralfsworld, ellis49, fartash, JORAPAVI, XOTAELE, rousettus, jaycee has marked this note useful
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-09-01 6:38]

Superb capture! With breakfast this morning, I see!
Outstanding colours, details, and fabulous diagonal composition
TFS
silke

Nice shot of the bird with the fresh catch, Ivan.
I also shot a bird with a triple catch in its beak during my trip to my native place. I might post it one of these days.
TFS and regards.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2007-09-01 7:10]

Hello Ivan,
Fantastic photo of this Whitetroat. Beautiful natural colours, very sharp with perfect details and very good DOF, POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Ivan,
Superb composition and sharpness, the bird is well lit in the early sun with the breakfast for its chick i suppose.
TFS
CoolNik

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-09-01 7:54]

Hi Ivan,
Just marking the post for now and will come back with a proper critique.
Regards.
Sumon

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-09-01 9:38]

Hola Sr. Ivan.- Me agrada mucho esta bella foto. Exelente la pose y claridad de la fotografia. Las aves con insectos o comida en su pico son mis favoritos. Saludos Luis52.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2007-09-01 11:59]

Hi Ivan. Nice to get the sun today. You did well with this fast moving bird. with good detail in the feathers .and a bonus to get it with some food. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Buena disposición del ave y excelente luz. Extra por el insecto jajaja.
Saludos.

Hi Ivan,
A beautiful capture of this little bird with prey. Nice composition with sharp details and a very good DOF managed with excellent lighting. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-09-02 1:35]

Hello Ivan,
a very nice capture of this Lesser Whitethroat.
Sharp with great colours.
Well done,
Joe

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-09-02 3:02]

Ivan, I like this shot with the bee in the beak. Also the bird sitting on the tree looks lovely. The focus and the picture is very sharp. Thanks for sharing it with us. Ganesh

Hi Ivan,
Excellent capture of the bird with lunch. Outstanding POV and exposure. Very well done.

TFS
Jim

Hej Ivan
Nice cath for both of you :) Details, pose and colours are really good.
TFS / Hälsningar
Ralf

Även på min lista ligger blåhake som jag hoppas att fotografera en vacker dag. För en timme sedan det regnade och var blåsigt och nu plötsligt kom solen. Nu ska jag springa ut och kolla om jag hittar något roligt att fotografera :)
Ha en bra dag och hälsa Ulla

Hej Ivan,
this is a very nice catch of ärtsångae with a great DOF.
the bird standsout well.
Fine details, nice colours and good POV.
I'm sure you will catch blåhaken later in the autumn.
Well done.

Gert

Hello Ivan,
This is a beautiful capture of an unusual bird. I like this diagonal composition a lot. Details and exposure are very good. The bonus is that you caught it with a prey in its beak :) Well done with interesting notes. Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Ivan,
Comme c'est magnifique, l'oiseau est dans toute sa splendeur avec une lumière exquise, les détails sont parfaits et tu y ajoutes la proie dans son bec, vraiment une merveille.
Bravo
Marie

Hello Ivan
Very interting spiece to shoot,
Great focuisng,lighting and composition,
Superb shot,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

Hola Ivan,
Preciosa captura, excelente detalle del insecto en el pico, gran definición y texturas, buen control de la luz, TFS. Saludos
josé Ramón

Magníficas capturas.
Muy agradable encuadre y perfecta composición Iván.
Buena nota.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-09-03 10:38]

Hello Yvan ! Well done on this capture, the bird is sharp in a well composed image and the insect ia a plus ! Thanks !

Mario

Hi Ivan,
it is very nice of the beautiful bird. nicely composed. POV/DOF, details and action very nice. it might be hungry.
TFS, well done
Ahmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-09-12 8:39]

Hi Ivan,

I have missed a lot of wonderful shots that you have posted but I'll be back. This Whitethroat really caught my eye so I'll start with it. I love the position of the bird with the insect in it's mouth. The feathers are wonderful! Fantastic colors, details, and composition.

Jane

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