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The Bee eater and the Pellet


The Bee eater and the Pellet
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Copyright: Elroyie David (elroyie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 394 W: 104 N: 1519] (6403)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400 IS L, Kenko Pro 300 1.4x Teleconvert
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Favorite BeeEaters [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-14 14:14
Viewed: 1679
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a part of the Bee-eater digestive system.

As you know the bee eaters are eating all kind of insects especially bees, when their meal reaching the stomach it has two stages of digestion, the first serves as a filter, holding back insoluble items such as wings, legs and the insects surrounding, only the soft parts are going to pass this filter.
Several hours after eating, the indigestible parts are compressed into a pellet the same shape as the gizzard. This pellet travels up from the gizzard back to the proventriculus It will remain there for few hours before being regurgitated. Because the stored pellet partially blocks the digestive system it must be regurgitated to clear of place for new food.

In the workshop I added a picture of the moment that the Pellet is out of the Bee eater.

I hope you will like those couple pictures.

My former posts with this bird are:
Colourful sex
Landing with tiny passanger...
A Gift for the lady...

Full description you can find in my former post European Bee-eater.

hansh, hester, extramundi, Leace, manyee, jchemas, bullybeef53, Janice, jeanpaul, coasties, jmp, marhowie, chouette, Alex99, peter_stoeckl, firelord has marked this note useful
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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 1 N: 61] (276)
  • [2006-07-14 14:55]

Perfect. th red eye is beautiful and sharpness also. I like the POV very mucht as well as the colors. Very well done and thanks for sharing.
Gr. Hans

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  • ewiczek Gold Star Critiquer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 0] (815)
  • [2006-07-14 14:56]

the very cuite and sweet shot photo;-)

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-07-14 14:58]

Wow what timing, this is not an attractive subject but is strangly fascinating. A great composition with wonderful colours.

Excellent and detailed 2 shots added to your explanation makes this a most interesting post. Thanks very much, effort apreciated!

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  • Leace Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 61] (292)
  • [2006-07-14 15:59]

Very interesting post and a beautiful picture to boot.

Thanks very much for sharing.

Wow! What a good timing you had! This bird in action is so sharp. The colors are amazing. Thanks for your note too. I never saw this kind of bird before and you help me learned about him. TFS,

Claudine

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3059 W: 231 N: 6139] (20984)
  • [2006-07-14 17:58]

That is fascinating, Elroyie.
Thanks for the great explanation.
The shot is magnificent. Perfect timing with the pellet coming out of his beak. Perfect focus and exposure, resulting in absolutely splendid details and colors. Fantastic POV and composition.
TFS. : )

Hi Elroyie.
Excellent Composition, with great colors and details.
Superb POV, DOF, and BG.
Very good note.
TFS!!!!!
Regards
JC

You have a very colorful photograph a very detailed note which is very educational . The sharpness is incredible . Jim

Gorgeous shot DOF and lighting are top notch all on a perfectly soft background. :)

Excellent capture Elroyie,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. POV is good.
Well composed.
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-07-15 4:21]

Hi Elroyie,

Very well composed picture,very colorfull and the sharpness and details are awesome,well seen and captured,

Paul

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3318 W: 149 N: 6113] (18646)
  • [2006-07-15 6:16]

What an interesting bird Elroyie, he is so sharp and clear. Excellent clarity and colours in both of your photos. Very interesting notes too. TFS
Janice

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 5 N: 2180] (12248)
  • [2006-07-15 7:11]

Superbe prise saisi juste au bon moment.
Bravo pour l'éclairage et la qualité d'image.
Merci Elroyie!
joseph

Salut Elroyie
Magnifique cet oiseau ,les couleurs et les détails sont de toute beauté .La composition est parfaite .Tu as très bien capté son regard.
Bravo et merci...JP

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2006-07-15 10:40]

Wooooooow ! What a wonderful close-up that you have very well done ! Composition, colors, exposure, DOF, BG and sharpness are excellent! Interesting complementary note too.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Hi Elroyie

I am currently away on holiday and working from my laptop, so my critiques wil be 'short and sweet' for the next few weeks.

As usuual, you share with us a high quality shot. Thank you! :-)

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-07-16 3:23]

Hi Elroyie,
Find shot and very good notes!
TFS, José M.

Very nice, excellent work Elroyie,
Great moment/timing, a unique capture..
Perfect color, light, DOF, and detail :)
Very well done.

Excellent capture Elroyie! Unusual scene! Great DOF and POV, excellent details, nice colors and beautiful OOF BG. Very informative note too. TFS!

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  • tjasa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 0 N: 84] (647)
  • [2006-07-18 15:58]
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Hy Elroyie!
Excellen catch! How long did you wait to take this shoot?
Great collours, details, POV an sharpness!!

TFS!
Tjaša

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3556 W: 143 N: 5626] (18415)
  • [2006-07-19 10:52]

Hi Elroyie.
What a lovely shot you have created. Superb scene is captured. Brilliant colours, details and composition. Excellent delicate colou palette of the BG. Perfect done.
My regards.
Alexei.

Hello Elroyie,
another outstanding, exciting document from your excellent series of bee-eater portraits! Perfectly clear details, beautiful colours against the distant, earth coloured background, and a composition that is just wonderful!
Very well informing notes, too. Thank you!
Best regards,
Peter

Hi Elroyie.
Excellent Composition, with great colors and details.

Biswarup

great pic, TFS Ori

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