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Fluffed up Blue Tit


Fluffed up Blue Tit
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Copyright: NICHOLAS GLEN (nglen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2129 W: 9 N: 5957] (22516)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 70 - 300 IS USM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Blue Tits II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-25 10:45
Viewed: 596
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One more from the computer clear out . I found the little Blue Tit which looked as if he has been fluffed up with a hair dryer. I think it was a cold day with a frost so i think he was just trying to keep warm.

Blue Tit ( Parus caeruleus ) Length 11-12 cm.
A familiar garden resident in most of mainland Britain and Ireland. Often coming to Bird feeders in winter months. A common woodland species as well. Has elements of blue-green and yellow plumage with striking dark markings on head. Young similar to adult but lacking blue in plumage. Nests in tree holes and readily takes to hole fronted nest boxes. In summer feeds mainly on insects.

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Hola Nicholas,
una tierna imagen.
Genial captura y fabulosos tonos y texturas.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

Mr Glen

A lovely little fella, amazing what you find on the end of a broom while on a clear out. Focus is sharp as ever with a nice complimentary BG. Have a nice weekend and may see you Sunday.

Mr Glen

Hello Nicholas,
Very good light, sharpness, etc.
The highlights are a bit specular; at least on my screen:-).
TFS
Annick

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1347 W: 72 N: 2864] (9457)
  • [2008-04-25 12:30]

Hello Nick,
Another perfect sharp-detailed photo. What a beauty! Excellent clear colours. I think the central position of the Tit is a good choice here. And always the complimentary BG! Fantastic.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1297 W: 0 N: 5080] (15138)
  • [2008-04-25 12:58]

Hi Nick

Great shot - good pose with excellent detail and wonderful colour.

James

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1106 W: 6 N: 3061] (11316)
  • [2008-04-25 13:02]

Hi Nico,what a incredibles details,a very great artwork,perfect sharpness,perfect colours and perfect moment to take whit a perfect light,nice soft background too,my best compliments,thanks for share and for the note too,Luciano

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1902 W: 8 N: 4957] (16017)
  • [2008-04-25 13:09]

Hi Nick,

He does look cold, but it probably was cold in March. He looks so cute with all of those blowing feathers. Lovely colors - wish we had more colorful birds - we mostly see grey, grey, and more grey.

Jane

Hi Nick,
What a lovely posture of this beautiful Blue tit my friend.
Many thanks for sharing this beauty and regards,
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 117] (665)
  • [2008-04-25 13:51]

Hello Nick,
Superb lovely shot of this beauty. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

Hello Nick,

You are posting a blue tit too!
Lovely details of this fluffy little fellow!
The colours and texture of his feathers are excellent.

Is it my imagination or do blue tits have very big feet?

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
Many thanks for your kind comments on 'I may be small ...'

wonderful details and great sharpness.beautiful colors.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15128)
  • [2008-04-25 18:51]

Hello Nick,
Excellent image with that amazing blue and yellow plumage. the details your camera work has brought out are superb, thanks Nick.
Rick

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2887] (10445)
  • [2008-04-25 19:10]

Hola Nicolas.
Beautiful photo, Funny note.
I like this image.
Luis52.

Well there ya go...See I did a few close in shots today but there is no way I can make this kind of image happen...It isn't because of my ability I don't think. but rather a lack of money:-) I would have to gear up for Canon...and then those lens are more than Nikons are..arg..I will try and post one tomorrow and you please come back and tell me what I can do to make it look like this...I am a willing learner..
Bob

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 294 W: 22 N: 356] (1836)
  • [2008-04-25 23:08]

hi Nicholas,
Very nice composition. I like the pose of the bird. Good sharpness. Beautiful detail of the feathers. Very good natural colours. Regards. Hüseyin

Hi Nick, cute bird with fine details and excellent sharpness, splendid colors and beautiful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Nicholas,

Nice shot of fluffy Blue Tit. Very good pose and composition, sharp details and natural colours.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Nicholas,

Fantastic picture.Lighting, composition and detail are good.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-04-26 3:35]

Hello Nicholas, Very very nice and good focussed shot. I like the composition and the way you have projected here.Ganesh

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 653 W: 0 N: 1622] (5298)
  • [2008-04-26 5:01]

It looks like gold, Nicholas, it is so beautiful, and I missed so many of your shots! How sharp and bright and splendid is this shot, congratulations, it is really beautiful and I love it,

Francine

pts tomorrow

Clear, clean, sharp, perfect focus and lighting. Splendid color!!

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1874 W: 245 N: 6145] (21884)
  • [2008-04-26 12:35]

Excellent shot of this fluffy Blue Tit!
There's loads of detail in the feathers and the clarity is superb!
Brilliant DOF and BG.
Great lighting too.
Is the 100-400 focusing properly yet? I hope you've been able to get out with it... was a lovely day today and I went on a walk with a group of people, got a few shots of a Red Kite really close in. Will post one soon!

Cheers,

Joe

Hi Nick, The Tit looks like it is wearing a thick sweater. Very nice detail, pose, and light. Lovely BG also. Well done tfs Richard

Hi Nick,
A lovely capture of this beautiful blue tit. Superb details as always and a nice composition with a very good frontal POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi NICHOLAS,

I think you has be right. When it is a cold day birds keeping there own temperature on normal level the blow up the feathers. Good pose with excellent detail and wonderful natural colour. The diagonal branche makes the composition very good. But I think "vanderschelden" has right, the highlights are a bit specular. Have a nice day and TFS BOB

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1479 W: 18 N: 3030] (11110)
  • [2008-04-27 2:40]

Hi Nick

He really is a fluffy looking fellow. These have been in my garden stealing the hay from my hedgehog house. Lovely sharp details. I can see every feather in his breast. Great pose, lovely DOF and perfect POV

TFS

Karan

bonjour nick
beaucoup de details dans le plumage et des couleurs vivent.
le BG est parfait,seules les joues sont un peu trop exposées,comme souvent sur ces petites mesanges.
laurent

Hello Nicholas!

Great shot of Blue Tit, very popular, but hard to capture bird. Excellent light contrast and quality. Well done!

regards
Jacek

WOW! What fine details you've captured Nick...
Superb shot!Almost like real!
Also, I'll be irregular till I get a new comp, Nick. The old one's declared it's down n out!can't even get to use the simplest of PP softwares!
Thanks a lot!

Goldy

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2008-04-29 13:37]

hi Nicholas,
j'aime beaucoup cette image 'dans le vent' aux couleurs naturelles, détails fins.

tfs
gl

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