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Turdus pilaris


Turdus pilaris
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Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3388 W: 343 N: 9480] (30807)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 100-300 /4 HSM, Digital RAW 400, 1.4 X converter
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-05 11:14
Viewed: 1688
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
En. Fieldfare, Da. Sjagger, Du. Kramsvogel, Fi. Räkättirastas, Fr. Grive litorne, Ge. Wacholderdrossel, It. Cesena, No. Gråtrost, Sp. Zorzal real, Sw. Björktrast

The Fieldfare is not well seen here, for most it's a pest, but I like them. They are very good parents, they attack you immediately it you come to close to the young birds. No hesitation, bang, a beak in you head. But this one was friendly.
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, Kenk0 1.4 X converter
ISO 400 Raw-format, -1/3 ev, Converted, Contrast, Crop and Levels, USM save as JPG for the site.
I used Adobe Photoshop CS2 for PP.
CTP, TAZ, rlortie, naki, PDP, pgmoni, liquidsunshine, radz, Luc, dew77, Janice, marhowie, manyee, suleesia has marked this note useful
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Almost the looks of the American Robin.
Excelent capture and well done on the details and composition.
Hey, I'm picking up the 20D tomorrow.

Mike

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  • marjan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 14 N: 360] (2641)
  • [2005-06-05 13:28]

realy nice photo. Clean and bright. well done

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 6 N: 1106] (3191)
  • [2005-06-05 13:39]

Nice shot Gert.Godd DOF and POV.Nice background and color capture.TFS.Did you see my New Gator photo? Check it out.
CT

Sharp and well composed with an excellent point of view. Superb background. As said Mike, it looks like our American Robin, but as you mention, with the reputation of the House Sparrow.

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  • naki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 382 W: 27 N: 5] (40)
  • [2005-06-05 14:27]

Very nice shot Gert, Wonderful colours both at the fieldfare and the BG. Sharp details, and fine background. Finally very nice coposition.
Well done.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-06-05 14:31]

Hi Gert, I've never had the fortune (or misfortune) to come across one of these. It's a great shot, the colours and details are excellent. I don't think it is ugly at all. Excellent post.

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  • pgmoni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 342 W: 95 N: 610] (2556)
  • [2005-06-05 15:00]

Splendid shot, very sharp. The pose is fantastic and the light perfect. The BG sets out the bird at its best. A text book picture indeed.

Nice shot Gert,
Well captured, good detail and colours. Excellent sharpness and great BG. Is CS2 a big improvement?
Thanks for posting

Hi Gert!
Superb thinker ;-) I really love it!

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-06-05 17:42]

Fantastic photo Gert. Sharp details, great colors, good low POV and well composed. I love the BG; great DOF! Well done & TFS.

Regards,
Pieter

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2005-06-05 22:44]

Excellent shot,Perfect DOF,GOOD composition.Green bokeh looks good.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-06-06 2:12]

Hello Gert!
Very nice bird shot.Clear eyes,details,BG and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-06-06 3:28]

Belle grive bien mise en valeur dans cette composition photographique. Jolies couleurs, bon point de vue et bonne netteté dans le plumage.
Beautiful bird in a very well done shot !!!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-06-06 5:04]

It is a similar shape to our thrush, which must have come from England or Europe in the first place about 150 years ago.
Good capture and the details and sharpness are excellent. Well done.

Great work Gert! Excellent details and colors. I like it!!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2005-06-06 10:36]

I think this bird is beautiful, Bert. I like the contrast of brown and black in its plumage. It has gorgeous colors and patterns, which you rendered very well. I have never heard of a fieldfare before I saw your pictures. TFS. : )

Nice bird Gert. The plumage etails are very well defined. Great POV and pose. The head tilt is nice. Excellent DoF. Tack sharp too. Thanks

excellent capture, beautiful greens as well. Very nice composition.

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