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Female Blackcap for *Omer Sozer*


Female Blackcap for *Omer Sozer*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5100 W: 178 N: 12477] (34071)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe, Bayram's Dedications-II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-11-27 0:45
Viewed: 1155
Favorites: 2 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sylvia atricapilla (Blackcap) [in Turk. Karabaşlı Ötleğen] [iso 320]

Today, I am posting a shot of a female Blackcap which I took during my last trip to Cyprus but not in good conditions.
I would like to dedicate this posting to Ömer SÖZER (eng55) who has been part of TrekNature and also became a beloved friend for me in a short time. His gallery is filled with excellent bird shots which I liked so much. This one is for you Dostum Ömer.

TFL!
Cheers,

Bayram

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This beauty is a robust typical warbler, mainly grey in plumage. Like most Sylvia species, it has distinct male and female plumages: The male has the small black cap from which the species gets its name, whereas in the female the cap is light brown. This is a bird of shady woodlands with ground cover for nesting. The song is a pleasant chattering with some clearer notes like a Blackbird. This full song can be confused with that of the Garden Warbler, but in the Blackcap, it characteristically ends with an emphatic fluting warble. Especially in isolated Blackcap populations (such as in valleys or on peninsulas and small islands), a simplified song can occur.

This small passerine bird is migratory, and northern and central European breeders winter in southern Europe and north Africa where the local populations are resident. It is hardier than most warblers, partly because it will readily eat small berries as well as the more typical warbler diet of insects. Indeed I found this beauty in a valley of Kaleburnu (Karpas Penninsula) covered with Black raspberries while i was searching butterflies.

The Blackcap is considered a delicacy in some Mediterranean countries where many of these birds are illegally trapped and killed every year. During my last trip to my homeland, unfortunately and sadly, I also observed some illegally trapped Blackcaps also blackbirds. Some bad peoples (indeed murderers) have made adhesive stick traps to catch them (Indeed I wanted to add a WS showing a bird trapped with adhesive stick but I am not sure if it is proper for TN rules). Upon this observation I call the Police SOS line (155) and they came immediately. We tried to recovery all trapped birds (2 blackbirds and 3 blackcaps). This is really annoying event indeed! Policemen laid in ambush to catch the murderers. They took my shots as proofs to use in Judging. After I came back to Turkey, my big Brother Salih (who is stay in Cyprus permanently) called me and stated that the murderers were caught as joyful news.
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2008-11-27 0:49]

Hello Bayram,
Very nice capture of this Blackcap with Very good lighting, colors, pose, focus, sharpness and details. TFS
Best regards Siggi

Hello Bayram
A lovely portrait and a lovely dedication for a person with a lovely personality. I also like Omer's bird images very much. The most of his images are filled with emotion and character. This is a wow image. The detail captured just below the eye is amazing. It reminds me of embroidery work, and the charcoal coloured tout beak is really adorable. It looks as if the feathers are combed or straightened. It displays well so closely. A super well detailed portrait. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Best regards
Anna

Hello Bayram,

Excellent close-up of this Blackcap. Superb detail. Very good natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 436 W: 10 N: 738] (3210)
  • [2008-11-27 1:02]

Merhaba Bayram,
Güzel bir portre. Işığın kullanımı ve detaylardaki incelik enfes.
Tebrikler.

Hüseyin

Merhaba bayram hocam, muhteşem bir çekim. Renkler ve detaylar harika. Hikayeyi de okudum ve üzüldüm. Yakalanmış olmaları sevindirici.
Teşekkürler ve saygılar,
Nazım

Merhaba Bayram,
super ritratto di questa femmina di capinera, splendida composizione con il bellissimo occhio in primo in cui si può osservare la scena riflessa, ottima definizione, magnifici i colori e mi piace molto anche la luce. Condivido la bella dedica a Omer, che presenta su TN sempre delle immagini di straordinaria bellezza.
TFS.
Maurizio

Gunaydin Dayi.. harika cekmissin tuylerindeki detaylar ve gozundeki masumluk hikayesini anlatir gibi. Tesekkurler. KIB.
Merih

dear bayram,
very nice shot. i like the focus on the eye, very detailed and sharp ! thank you!

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 32 N: 1192] (3654)
  • [2008-11-27 2:57]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Bu harika fotografı bana ithaf ettiğiniz için çok teşekkür ederim.Hakikaten çok sevindim ve duygulandım.Tüylerin tek tek sayılabildiği,gözlerinden sizi görebildiğimiz bu sevimli yaratık için söylenecek tek keime Mükemmel.
Selamlar,sevgiler,ellerinize sağlık!

Hi Bayram,
Very good close-up capture of this Blackcap female. Good POV and composition, interesting sharp details in very good lighting, natural colours and nice reflection on the eye.
TFS
Pekka

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1065 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-11-27 6:33]

Selam Hocam nefis bir çekim olmuş. Detaylar harika. Olayı da anlatmışsınız ama sanırım okuyan olmadı:). Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Hi Little bro,

Good portrait of this beautiful songbird.
Exelent details.

Gert

Merhaba Bayram hocam, nefis bir kare. Ötleğenin tüm güzelliğiş ortada. Ömer bey için harika bir hediye.
Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-11-27 9:57]

Hello Bayram, great portrait of the Blackcap! So much details and a perfect exposure, good job!

Mario

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2008-11-27 10:32]

Hello Bayram,
Lovely portrait in perfect sharpness and details. Beautiful light and colours. Nice contrast against the OOF BG. Nice catchlight in the eye.
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-27 11:29]

Hi Little Brother,

A beautiful bird - one that I have not seen before. And a wonderful dedication to Omer, one of the most talented photographers on TN (IMHO). Colors are wonderful and details are amazing. I love the eye and the superb feathers. A marvelous profile, background and composition. Cheers to you for your part in the capture of the murderers. There seems to be more cruelty in this world than every before.

Jane

Ciao Bayram, beautiful portrait of lovely bird with wonderful natural colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Kanka ben de yine kurbağa bekliyordum. şaşırdım kuşu görünce. nefis çektin. Eline sağlık. Görüşürüz.
Gökhan

Detayları, renkleri ve kompozisyonu ile harika bir çekim olmuş Bayram hocam. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-11-27 14:50]
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Hi Bayram,beutiful close up,the details and the colors are at the top,i like a lot in particular the white half-circle downside the eye,very very fantastic class,have a nice day my friend,Luciano (your butterflies are finish? )

A fine portrait in profile with superb plumage and eye details Bayram, and a fitting dedication for Ömer. TFS this nice close up.
Mehmet

hello Bayram

excellent portrait shot of this beautiful bird,
with his expressive glance, excellent sharpness
and details of its plumage, TFS

Asbed

Hello Bayram

A super POV to catch every detail of this blackcap.
The focus and sharpness are wonderful.
Excellent eye detail and catch light.
Well done.
TFS

Wolf

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-27 21:10]

Hello Bayram,

You have made a very fine portret of this bird. As the image is sharp you have ben able to show great details of the feathers. The light you had was very well used getting nice and delicate color tones on bird's feathers. The light colors of the bird stays nicely against the darcker background.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Great close up portrait of this Black-Cap Bayram.
Awesome detail and sharpness.
Very nice work.
TFS
Steve

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-11-28 1:21]

Hello Bayuram,
What a lovely close-up of this female Blackstart. Excellent sharp details and lovely colours too. It's so sad to hear that they're still trapping birds on Cyprus, it's hard to kill old traditions!
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

Merhaba Hocam,
Üzücü bir duruma dikkat çeken bir kare olmuş. Polisin gelmesi ve böyle bir konuyla bizzat ilgilenmesi de çok güzel.
Saygılar, Naşit

Bayram Bey,harikulade bir portre.Işık ve kadraj nefis,gözler müthiş.Çok sevimli bir kuş,çok sevdim,ellerinize sağlık :)

Hi Bayram,

An excellent close-up of this little bird, good detail and sharpness, and an excellent note too.

John

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-11-28 13:38]

Hi Geckoman! :-)
You are a hero for saving those birds! It must have been quite a thrilling time!
Incredible close-up of this Blackcap.
Razor-sharp with amazing detail.
Great colours.

Very well done!

Joe

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2008-11-29 2:13]

Hola amigo,
really great,
beautiful details and focus.
natural colors and excellent dedication.
saludos

Hello Bayram,

Fantastic capture of this beautiful bird.
Nice colours with excellent details.
Light, focus and sharpness are splendid.
Good notes.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2008-12-04 23:18]

Hi Bayram,
no matter what, it is beautiful and excellent shot of the bird.
Very sharp and clear shot. Lovely macro to indicate the details.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-12-06 11:36]

Merhaba Bayram,
I missed this fine close-up uf the head of a female Blackcap. The sharpness and details are astounding in this fine lateral POV: a well used opportunity to capture a hand-held individual! Superb work and >I hope action deters people from lime-trapping small birds in Cyprus, a pastime that does not belong to the present.
Thanks for sharing this excellent shot and the note my friend.
All the best,
Ivan

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Nearly miss out this good portrait of the Blackcap, perfection in the sharpness, colour and details!
the details on the plummage is awesome!
great job well done
cheers
Tony

Merhaba Dostum,
Mükemmel bir yakın plan çekim.Detaylar muhteşem.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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