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Young bird of Fieldfare


Young bird of Fieldfare
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Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3388 W: 343 N: 9483] (30813)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 100-300 /4 HSM, Digital RAW 100
Exposure: f/8, 1/50 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-05-27 10:59
Viewed: 1578
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This young bird of Fieldfare was not ready to fly; it was sitting in a tree down by the river.
It was very quite and try to hide when I passed by and the parents did not attacked as they normally does, It’s very ugly, no tail, feathers up in the head and a very dull colour but anyway it’s cute.
It’s strange with the Fieldfares, some of them still build nests, and some lay on eggs and some have young bird.
I hope you like the ugly one.

From : www.birdguides.com
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Fieldfares are easily identified. They are almost as big as a Mistle Thrush but their reddish-brown backs are sandwiched between the striking cold grey colours of the head and rump. In flight the conspicuously white underwing coverts could cause confusion with Mistle Thrush, but if you can't see the grey head and rump, look for a clear contrast between the white lower belly and the black tail.
Breeds in woodland, especially birch, and in parks and gardens. Winters on farmland, entering towns in bad weather.
A rare breeding bird in Scotland, where a few pairs nest annually. A common winter visitor between October-April, mainly to farmland where huge flocks can be seen.
Very common in summer in many parts of Scandinavia, especially in parks and gardens. Also breeds in much of central Europe as far south as parts of Italy and including many areas in eastern France. Occurs widely, often in large numbers, in most of central and southern Europe in winter.
Up to a 25 pairs have been found breeding in Britain in recent years but these are widely scattered localities which are rarely occupied more than once. About a 750 000 birds are thought to winter in Britain and Ireland.

5-7.5 million breeding pairs.

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Sigma 100-300/ 4.0 HSM EX, Sgma EF 500 Dg Super for fill-in.
ISO 100 Raw-format, -1/3 ev, Flash -1 ev, Converted, Contrast, Crop and Levels, USM save as JPG for the site.
I used Adobe Photoshop CS2 for PP.
kingfisher, TAZ, Fisher, twin, liquidsunshine, paulbright, hummingbird24, Luc, marhowie, dew77, coasties, Comandante has marked this note useful
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Hi Gert,
Good capture. Very sharpe image and well composed. There is a lot of interest in the composition and the green at the edges contrasts very well with the plain brown bird, although there is plenty of different shades. Well done.
John.

Very nice shot! Excellent sharpness, nice colors and very good composition. Masterly captured. Bravo!
Unsal

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-05-27 12:59]

Nicely, Gert.
What a shot with fine delicate details. Excelent composition.

Mike

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 17 N: 494] (3255)
  • [2005-05-27 13:22]

it is a clear shot of this young bird Gert... And it is great to see every details on the bird... a close and a beautiful capture... thanks a lot for sharing.. I love it...

Great shot of this not so ugly fieldfare Gert,
The details are excellent, very sharp and clear. Well composed, good colours. Well captured Gert.
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend

very good capture with great details! and the note is very helpfull. TFS!

Hi Gert, lovely capture of this little one.
Well composed with good perspective and clarity of detail. TFS.

Not ugly Gert, a work in progress!
Nicely captured, excellent detail, lighting, POV and BG.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 304 N: 4301] (14733)
  • [2005-05-27 22:17]

Hello Gert.
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent even with the little branch.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.
YF

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-05-28 3:49]

Hello Gert!
Superb shot.Details,clear eyes and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

Nice closeup Gert. I can see the tufts of down on the head. Very cute shot. Looks a little lost though. Well done on this tack sharp shot.

Hello Gert, Excellent capture of this young fieldfare. Very good details, colors and sharpness. I like most the fine details and markings I see in this birds plumage..Very well done my friend!

Hi Gert!
Another great shot.Details are amazing.Eye contact and composition are perfect.Thanks for sharing.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-28 9:24]

Un bel oiseau bien mis en valeur dans cette superbe composition. Jolies couleurs, bon point de vue et bonne netteté.
Nice bird in a well done shot !

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
  • [2005-05-28 11:35]

The details are sooo sharp! Beautiful portrait of this bird that is new to me. Well composed and well lit. Great job! TFS. : )

This is sooo cute! And the details are really impressive Gert. Great shot of this "juvie" Very well done.

Wonderfull Capture Gert. Lovely, sharp details !! and great OOF bg.

Well done
Elize

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