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Coot and Chick


Coot and Chick
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Copyright: John Brattan (Bratman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 55 W: 0 N: 42] (740)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D100, Nikkor 500mm F4p
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-08 14:21
Viewed: 392
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Parent birds are constantly mobbed by the youngsters in their relentless requests to be fed. This parent bird actually attacked this chick, picking it up in the bill at least three times. The chick soon learnt some manners.
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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2007-06-08 14:23]

Fantastic image - precious clarity and detail and lovely light!
Excellent!

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  • reina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 261 W: 1 N: 321] (1978)
  • [2007-06-08 14:26]

Hi John, good timing, Ive followed them for a couple of weeks now, not to easy to get the adults and the chicks as well good in focus and nice with colours. Like you job!!
TFS Reina

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 155] (1371)
  • [2007-06-08 14:30]

Fantastic image John
congratulation
marcin

You caught very good moment, the quality great but the composition is little bit crowdy for me.

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 377 W: 20 N: 517] (1803)
  • [2007-06-08 15:38]

Hi John,
This is a very nice tender moment you have captured here.
Very good timing. Perfect sharpness and details.
Nice colours and blurred bg.
TFS Paula

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1898 W: 4 N: 5163] (19674)
  • [2007-06-08 16:38]

Hi John. This is a very nice shot of the Coot.what timing a great pose. great colour and detail with sharp focus. very well done. TFS. Have a good weekend.

Nick..

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  • methos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 215 W: 56 N: 287] (1161)
  • [2007-06-08 18:31]

Hi,
Nice pic with great details and colors. Excellent presentation.
The attacking of the chicks by the coot is common practice with these birds.
They start with about 10 chicks and end up with 2 or three because the weakest ones constantly get bullied by the parents. This is just their way of making sure the stronest ones survive.
I switched off points so I cannot give you any.

Actually I have read that they attack the chicks to the point where the chicks no longer ask for food and go off and die. It is a matter of natural selection. There are only so many chicks that the parents can or choose to raise. It is a bit harsh!! Technically and compositionally it is a great photo. I love the light and the colors.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11868)
  • [2007-06-08 23:00]

Wow!

Excellente photo,tout est parfaits.
Merci!

Joseph

Hi john,
You have got a good'un here.
The letterbox works well with the composition.
Good definition and sharpness. Well spotted.
Peter.
PS. There is a bit of dust on your processor.

Hello John! Wonderful moment you've captured here! Total dependence by the chick, resigned looking parent. The ripples around the chick add interest to the composition. A very good shot--well done! Linda

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