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Black Guillemot


Black Guillemot
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1148 W: 254 N: 2555] (11565)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Konica Minolta Dynax 7D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO DG
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-14 14:46
Viewed: 1619
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here a posting of a bird I havent seen that often on TN,it is the black guillemot,I saw this bird close to our discharge berth in Belfast harbour.

The Black Guillemot is distributed in northern Europe and around the fringes of the Arctic Ocean in North America and Siberia. In winter it can remain in the high Arctic as long as there is unfrozen water available.

It is mainly a bottom-feeder which is why it is normally found close to shore and frequently around harbours in the Northern Isles. It feeds on fish and shellfish.

It does not breed in large colonies like other auks such as Guillemot and Puffin but is found in small, loose groups of a dozen or so birds.

The Black Guillemot is smaller than the Guillemot and slightly larger than the Puffin. In summer it is unmistakable being all browny-black with two large white ovals on the wing coverts. Its feet are bright red.

Cropped,sharpened and resized for web
zenitlady, elefantino, thor68, liziafa, Alex_Strugariu has marked this note useful
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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 715 W: 115 N: 1038] (4597)
  • [2006-06-14 16:03]

wonderful shot, paul! :-)
a beautiful three-colored bird - red, white and black.
excellent composition and pose, great sharpness and exposure.
well seen & captured, thor.

Hi Paul, great shot!
Never seen on Tn before, as you said.
The bird is really colorfull and the pic is detailed and sharp.
Well done.
Andrea

Hello Paul, great shot photo;-)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3070 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2006-06-15 3:02]

Hello Paul,
Thanks for this rare bird on TN.
I don't think I have ever seen one of these before, so thank you for introducing it to me.
Funny pose the way it sits on its legs.
Sharp details, beautiful colors, great POV.
TFS. : )

Hi Paul,
Excellent shot.
Great details, sharp and colors.
Well done!
TFS Malgosia

Hello Paul! What a striking shot! Love the sooty black contrasting with the brilliant red--oh those feet! Well cropped and nicely framed. Good notes, too. Splendid! TFS! Linda

Very good shot!
This bird seems like it's anouncing an upcomming storm to the rest of the flock!
Very nice POV, details and timing!
TFS
Alex

hi again..thought i would look for a wolfrock shot...but found this under uk photos..
its a lively shot and probably captures a lot of the birds charachter..good and sharp against a blown out background..
note is perfect and tells me a lot about the bird
thanks
geof

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