Where is my Mummy!

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• pvs (11041)
• [2008-06-11 4:31]

Hi Ulla,

A superb capture of this youngster,very sharp and a great composition,(only slight thing I see is a line to the right side of this youngster,I guess you have cloned something away in the BG,perhaps it was Ivan standing ???),anyway a nice capture,your grass has the same color as ours,but luckely it is raining at this moment today,

Regards,
Paul

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• iris (2071)
• [2008-06-11 5:01]

Hi Ulla,
I know how excited one can be once when one has some unexpected captures coming his/her way..and i bet you too fell for the same:)
That said, I would say i am not really bothered about the noise...This is a really superb capture you have here....wow the baby looks really huge and quite spectacular details on the plumage ....the nearness to the subject has given you excellent results with the pose, colours and composition.I like the catchlight in its eyes and the little one's open beak..the tall standing flowers on the left not only adds a nice contrast of white to the grey and black of the bird but also provides a positive compositional element.Very well done...I would also like to add this to my "Open Up"...theme..

TFS & Cheers

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• cloud (1717)
• [2008-06-11 5:05]

Hello Ulla,
Very funny it's this crow. I like composition very much and clear colours of the plumage.
Best regards, Pawel

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• ramthakur (24045)
• [2008-06-11 5:06]
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Interesting story behind this capture, Ulla.
The little one seems to be quite confident of itself and is looking back at you without any fear.
It is a very good image quality wise and I do not have any problem with the BG noise.
If animals are not afraid of you anymore, it can be surmised that you are in communion with them at a deeper and mystical level.
The other day I was standing by a hedge in the garden to see if I could locate a dragonfly there. Suddenly, a Purple Sunbird alighted in front of me just about two feet away. It is a glossy dark little bird. For about one minute, it did its usual routine of getting into and coming out of the bush at a brisk pace, chirruping all the time. I stood rooted to the spot and even tried a few shots with my 105mm. After a while, the bird flew to another location but without giving the impression of being frightened of me.
The incident touched me; unfortunately, the close-up shots of the bird turned out to be really bad.
Thanks.
Ram

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• darwin (1690)
• [2008-06-11 7:17]

Hi Ulla
Splendid capture with superb sharpness and detail
Nice color tones and contrast in the feathers
Very nice closeup looks unconcerned with your presence
tfs jon

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• eng55 (1121)
• [2008-06-11 7:23]

Hi Ulla,
Funny capture,she seems very cute:)POV,colors,sharpness,BG,expression on face,details on plumage and composition are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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• pekkavalo1 (3161)
• [2008-06-11 7:39]

Hi Ulla,

Good capture of this young Hooded Crow. Good pose and composition, nice BG and colours, sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

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• MMM (6754)
• [2008-06-11 7:54]

Hi Ulla
Excellent capture.Beautiful POV , I like the eye's contact with your subject.Very sharp image with excellent plumage details.
TFS Michel

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• PeterZ (7437)
• [2008-06-11 7:56]

Hello Ulla,
Oh, what a beauty! Excellent photo with great sharpness and details. The pose is lovely. Fantastic timing. Beautiful colours and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• PaulH (10082)
• [2008-06-11 7:58]

Hi Ulla,
have to say i really like this one! So much character in one bird! Excellent level POV and sharp focus, the slight noise doesn't bother me at all. Great shot, well done.
Paul

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• eqshannon (18397)
• [2008-06-11 7:58]

I know it is hard to keep up with daily posters:-) Like yourself as well Ulla..and that calls for a double shot...whether 'tis whiskey or java! Very nice and super unique/new to me and my eyes...Very well centered and focused. Good defining marks...
bob

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• clnaef (6297)
• [2008-06-11 8:13]

Bonjour,
Charmant portrait de cet oisillon aux plumes bien fournies.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• Alex99 (14369)
• [2008-06-11 8:33]

Hi Ulla.
Thanks for once more my favorite shot. All is fantastic. Pose, expression of the bird "face", plumage and terrific details/sharpness are unbelievable. DOF, surroundings and your POV are exceptional too. Exposure, lighting and colours are amazing in highest level. Bravo. It is true masterpiece and good luck. My congratulations.
Alexei.

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• boreocypriensis (10984)
• [2008-06-11 8:53]

Hi Ulla, what a stunning and cute capture of this Hooded Crow (Corvus corone cornix) with excelent details my friend. TFS. Cheers,

Bayram

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• jaycee (14043)
• [2008-06-11 8:58]

Hi Ulla,

Can't get better than this! Great opportunity and fantastic shot. Maybe he wanted you to feed him thinking any Mum would do. The expression on his face is priceless. Razor sharp details of his face, beak, eye and feathers. Superb colors and a beautiful composition on the rocks with the pretty geranioums in the frame. Just wonderful.

Jane

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• nirmalroberts (2796)
• [2008-06-11 9:00]

Hi Ulla,
Very nice pose by the little one. Beautiful composition and very nice POV. I did not really notice that line on the right till I read Paul's critique. The picture is so well captured.
TFS.
- Nirmal

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• Gert-Paassen (4307)
• [2008-06-11 9:37]

Hello ulla,

A cute youngster crow.
Good low pov and dof.

Gert

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• efsus (916)
• [2008-06-11 11:14]

Merhaba Ulla,

Beautiful composition and very nice POV. Splendid capture with superb sharpness and detail. Great shot, very well done.

Hüseyin

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• nglen (19630)
• [2008-06-11 11:24]

Hi Ulla. You are having some great visitors to your garden. I just love this cute looking young crow. I think its the face and grey feathers. you have captured it with fine detail and natural colours. a good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• vanderschelden (25735)
• [2008-06-11 11:33]

Hello Ulla,
Just a minute there was a Crow in the garden here. First time I spotted one:-)
Your guest is a juvenile:-). Wonderful!
Photo is great as if he or she is a model.
Great tones in its plumage..
TFS
Annick

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• Jamesp (13714)
• [2008-06-11 13:18]

Hi Ulla

I never thought a crow could look cute but this one does! Great detail and pose.

James

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• jeanpaul (13841)
• [2008-06-11 13:29]

Hello Ulla
Belle ambiance et superbe composition. Le regard de l'oiseau donne tout le caractère à la photo. Super!
Merci et au revoir...JP

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• zulfu (491)
• [2008-06-11 13:35]

Hello Ulla
superb capture of this cute baby crow with excellent composition. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• japiey (377)
• [2008-06-11 13:55]

Hi Ulla,

Good capture.
Sharp, detailed.
The looks demand your title...
Excellent.

jp

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• claudine (9647)
• [2008-06-11 15:19]

Hi Ulla,
This is soooo close! What an excellent portrait! I'm impressed by this bird, proximity and eye contact! Details, exposure, composition and action caught are wonderful! This is very good! Thanks,
Claudine

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• marhowie (34439)
• [2008-06-11 18:12]

Well done Ulla!
Love the birds pose and you've got a great POV. Cute title too..
Color, detail, DOF, exposure, etc. all look very nice.
Howard

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• NinaM (4443)
• [2008-06-11 18:19]

Hi Ulla, what a pleasure to read the story of this little bird in your garden, and what more to look at this picture. It is so lovely and nice, the simplicity of it doing justice to the beauty and ludic look of this little fellow. I love backyard stories like this and close to these flowers, the picture is a real joy. Thank you!

Francine

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-06-11 21:10]

Hello Ulla

A very good capture of this hooded crow.
The details are sharp with excellent focus.
The colours are natural and well saturated.
Lovely eye contact.
TFS

Rob

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• haraprasan (12111)
• [2008-06-12 2:04]

Hi Ulla,
A lovely capture of this beautiful hooded crow kid. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• joey (18595)
• [2008-06-12 12:12]

Great capture of this Hooded Crow baby :-D
Very sharp and very detailed.
Excellent pose and a decent composition.
Great lighting too.

Well done, Ulla!

Joe

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• Janice (17179)
• [2008-06-12 19:59]

I thought it looked like a young bird Ulla. He's a big young bird too. I love how he is looking right at you - and he seems to be talking to you too.
Well done
Janice

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• juanit (672)
• [2008-06-15 0:46]

Heelo Ulla

A great capture with excellent sharpness and detail especially his shining eye and beak.You show off his plummage well.

Best wishes

Anita

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• cicindela (6540)
• [2008-06-26 4:22]

Dear Ulla!
I overlooked this one before :) Wonderful picture with funny title :) And even if this is rather "teeneger" that a baby the title is perfect :)
Bravo for very good sharpness and profesional control of DOF (with only 4f!!!).
TFS and my best withes from Lodz!
Friendly yours,
Radek