Don't stick your long tail in my eye

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Don't stick your long tail in my eye
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Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3658 W: 349 N: 8861] (28605)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark II, Canon Ef 400mm /F5.6 L USM, Digital RAW 400
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Superb Birds, AnYtHiNg ExTrEmElY hUmOrOuS [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-01 9:05
Viewed: 1244
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Points: 46
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Today’s post is picture a couple of Long-tailed Tit’s. I have post some of them before
But I think this is quite funny. The long-tail tit is a very social bird and they are in family groups in different numbers. We have a couple of flocks from 2 to 20 specimens. They are not afraid of people, once they one of them let me touch the tail while I was hanging up tallow-balls.
These looks funny, one putting the long tail in the others eye.
I hope you like the flying “snow balls” as we use to call them.

PLS
No points for this, I have given them up like some others. I have turn of the points, so save your green ones.

I forget to mention. I will take a break from TN.
Early in Sunday morning we are going to Tenerife
for two weeks. Shall hunt the Blue Chaffinch ;-).



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The Long-tailed Tit, Aegithalos caudatus, is a very small passerine bird. It breeds in most of Europe and Asia. It is a non-migratory species.
It is closely related to the true tits, and in winter it is often found with tit flocks.
This is a very small bird at only 13–15 cm in length including its very long tail, which itself makes up 7–9 cm of the total. The Long-tailed Tit is black and brown above and whitish below, with reddish flanks. It has a white crown. North European birds (A. c. caudatus) have completely white heads and flanks.
This is a restless species, constantly on the move as it searches for insects and other small food items. It is usually found in small flocks, and has been described as an avian sheep.
Long-tailed Tits are birds of deciduous woodlands with undergrowth. They nest in a tree or shrub. Six to twelve eggs are laid in a woven closed nest. The nest is held together with spider webs, and camouflaged with lichen. Adult birds will find a relative's nest and help feeding their "nephews and nieces", if their own nest is predated.
The call is loud trisyllabic srih-srih-srih.
/ Info from Wikipedia,

Canon 400mm L USM, Tripod, hide, fill-in flash,
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1863 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-02-01 9:15]

Hi gert. A good close up of the pair.a view of both ends !!. good detail and natural colours in the feathers. a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Gert, Nice capture of these Tits. The colors and detail are very pleasing. Super contrasting BG. TFS
Richard

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1221 W: 0 N: 4443] (13278)
  • [2008-02-01 9:24]

Hi Gert

Superb shot - the detail etc are all spot-on,

TFS

James

Hi Gert,

SUPERB shot
2 for the price of one
excellent compo with superb sharpnes, fine details, perfect POV/DOF and BG

TFS Thijs

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4216] (13771)
  • [2008-02-01 10:03]

Hi Gert.
Funny title and funny scene. The birds are simply amazing. Every of them is reproduced brilliantly and pair at whole create a very nice composition. I am impressed with level of details. We can see every tiny feather on them. Exposure is ultimate. Flash work is fantastic at using 400 mm lens. BG is great too. Bravo and many thanks.
Alexei.

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 15 N: 2073] (12390)
  • [2008-02-01 10:21]

Hello Gert, excellent showing in the same picture the front and back of a long tailed tit, which is a very difficult subject to catch often as they are constantly on the move. Bg is perfect lovely contrast tfs Rgds Necip

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1032 W: 5 N: 2713] (9890)
  • [2008-02-01 10:38]

Hola Gert.
Great image of this two nice litlle birds.
Excellent colors and sharpness.
Luis52.

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 360 W: 60 N: 569] (2319)
  • [2008-02-01 11:04]

Hi Gert,
Beautiful capture! You' caught them in a nice pose!
Good sharpness!
Regards
Ena

hello Gert

what a funny image and what a great timing to shoot the camera,
the luminosity of the subjects is excellent, and excellent details
and sharpness of their plumage too, TFS

Asbed

Hej Gert
De har lyckats att fota två stycken små tennisbollar under tiden dem lekte med sina stjärtar :)
Fina detaljer och komposition.
Hoppas allt väl med dig?
Jag är hemma och trött. Ha en trevlig helg.
Hälsningar
Ralf

Hi Gert

what can i say? nothing. Perfect shot, and amazing pose and composition.
It is lovely. well done
TFS

Regars
Timon

Hi Gert,
Marvelous shot! So funny too. Excellent capture, with great details of those lovely tits. Great composition too.
Best regards,
Catherine

hello gert,
nice moment captured, this closeup shot is sharp with good details of the plumage,
well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Gert,

Superbly capturing these little birds.
Love to see details of their feathers.
Well focused, great sharpness.

Ben Lakitan

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2072 W: 6 N: 1844] (12704)
  • [2008-02-02 0:50]

Hola Gert, :))
excelente momento y original acción...
magnífica captura y buen bg.
perfecta presentación...
saludos

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3336 W: 144 N: 5637] (16705)
  • [2008-02-02 1:12]

Good aim - they must be brother and sister!!
"He started it first!!"

Super shot Gert, showing the birds in action.

Sunny regards
Janice

Hi Gert, very nice presentation of the these flying snow balls. The tail in the eye makes it a "unique" presentation. I've never been real comfortable with fill-in flash, and haven't tried a blind, both things I need to learn. With clear sharp shots like this the requirement stands out loud and clear. Very nicely presented, with great and clean PP.

Thanks, John

Hello Gert,
Beautiful and funny photo of these Long-tailed Tits. The diagonal composition is superb. Strengthened by the tail of the left bird. Great contrasting colours, also with the BG. Very sharp details. Good POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5071] (17907)
  • [2008-02-02 3:00]

Ha ha! Very funny shot Gert!
I always wonder how birds control their long tails... from this photo they obviously can't :-D
Great sharpness and detail with superb clarity.
Nice colours and perfect lighting.
Great composition.
Well done!
Cheers,
Joe

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2292 W: 163 N: 6690] (21124)
  • [2008-02-02 4:10]

Hej Gert!
Great capture of these two beauties against the dark background. I'm surprised they let you come so near - I've only seen them up in trees. It's fun to watch bird behaviour.
Have a lovely time on Tenerife and I hope you come back with lots of goodies for us!
TFS and all the best wishes, Ulla

Heh...that is a very cute title..and of course you already know about the image..I just couldn't help stopping to tell you what a great sense of humour you seem to have...Cheers!
Bob
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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 543 W: 0 N: 1293] (4359)
  • [2008-02-02 6:41]

Hello Gert, I am nuts about those birds, they are so lovely and this picture is so nice and cute. The light is superb, it is so detailed and well composed. I like the two birds, one on the other side of the other and the perfect background contrasts nicely with both of them. Thank you!

Francine

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2407 W: 132 N: 6648] (20847)
  • [2008-02-02 6:45]

Hej Gert,
Lovely pose and composition in this fine image showing two Long-tailed Tits in fine lighting and against a fine contrasting bokeh BG.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Hälsningar,
Ivan

Ha det så skönt på Teneriffa!
Hoppas du får många bra bilder inklusive blåfinken!

Hello Gert,

This is stunning act and very well timed shot. Thanks for sharing with us.

The light is very well managed exposing brilliance in plumage and vividness in colors and clarity. To get the act like that is just amazing. Well done and please aloow me to add this to my personal theme.

Regards,
Jusni

Hi Gert,
I think even our languages are different, pharases common usually. We use your title exactly same meaning :)
Well, you greatly capture a pair of Long-tailed Tit. Their colors splendid, sharp focus, great composition and POV. Dark BG also very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend
Ahmet

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2069 W: 214 N: 3532] (11778)
  • [2008-02-03 0:50]

Hi Gert

I had no idea that these fellows are so friendly...you actually touched one on the tail? How cool!!!
This is a splendid shot of this cute pair!
Their pose here is simply amazing and i really like it!
The also contrast well with the BG and are shown with loads of sharp details and beautiful colors...so another magnificent post - a "Gert-post" ;)

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
  • [2008-02-03 9:52]

Hello Gert,
beautiful! These are one of my favorite birds!
great capture, lovely pose, fantastic clarity and details,
regards,
Dejan

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5634 W: 594 N: 3199] (8689)
  • [2008-02-04 3:31]

Hi Gert

Seems like it was not just the one on the left who got its tail feathers in the other ones eye, but if you look clearly it actually looks like the one one the right did the same thing. Maybe it's a kind of Long-tailed Tit game called "Tit-for-tat".

As usualy there is nothing to crit here. Excellent work with all technical aspects being spot-on.

Very well done and TFS.
Loot

PS. Enjoy the break MF and hopefully we will see the Blue Chaffinch on the rebound.

Una original imagen con muy buenos detalles y excelentes contrastes.
Espero puedas pasar un buen tiempo en Tenerife.
Saludos, JL.

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 214] (634)
  • [2008-02-23 3:41]

hi Gert,
great shot, and as you mentioned, funny too! fantastic moment captured.. very cute. nice one. tfs
Gethin

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