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You have a place on my head:) for Ivan


You have a place on my head:) for Ivan
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5109 W: 178 N: 12535] (34229)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe, Bayram's Dedications-II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-19 1:07
Viewed: 416
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Buteo rufinus (Long-legged Buzzard) [in Turk. Kızıl Şahin] (Adult Dark Phase)

Another great raptor which I saw during my E Anatolia trip while I was search herptiles in a dry open plain near Aksar city (Bayburt). It spotted me I think:).

Today, I would like to dedicate this shot of this magnificent raptor to one of our beloved, heartfelt and also great nature photographer friends on TN, Ivan Kruys (Argus) who has vast knowledge on the variety of life elements for his valuable contributions to TN and us. As I mentioned in one of my prevous shots, in Turkish we use the “title phrase” to show respect to someone/something like here. Of course this usage means “double” respect, comparing a nature beauty, buzzard, to Ivan:) Hope you can like this Dostum!

TFL and Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The Long-legged Buzzard is a bird of prey. It prefers the dry open plains of Iran, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary and feeds mostly on small rodents, although it will also take lizards, snakes, small birds and large insects.

It is similar in appearance to the Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), but larger (approximate length 60–65cm / 24") and more robust. There are many different colour forms, but usually Long-leggeds have a clear orange tint to the plumage, red or orange tail, pale head and largely white underwings. There is usually a distinctive black carpal patch and dark trailing edge to the wing. The rump and "trousers" are often dark or deep rufous. Plumage varies from ghostly pale individuals to very dark ones. Some plumages are almost similar to those of the Steppe Buzzard, the eastern subspecies of the Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo vulpinus), but Long-legged Buzzards have longer wings and are more like Rough-Legged buzzards or even a small Aquila eagle.

Open, uncultivated areas, with high bushes, trees, cliffs or hillocks are favoured as nesting areas. Younger birds disperse north of breeding grounds and there are records from Northern Europe. The breeding population in Greece is around 60 pairs. Recent sightings seem to indicate that there is a small population in the Apulian region of south-eastern Italy.

Reference:

1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia.
3. TRAKUS.
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Bayram. what a perfect catch of this buzzard in flight...
i am sure Ivan will love this dedication... you are very kind brother...
cok guzel olmus gercekten... eline saglik.

Leyla.

Bayram hocam gerçekten mükemmel bir çekim olmuş. Başımın üstünde yerin var deyimi de çok yakışmış.
Elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Nazım

Bayram merhaba,
Teyrê Baz(baz kartalı) diyoruz biz ona. Çekim açısı,renkler ve kanat detayları çok güzel.Bay Ivan için de iyi bir armağan.Eline,emeğine sağlık.Selamlar...

Dayi harika cekmissin valla:) ben olsam tirsardim basimin ustunde olmasindan. Eline saglik.
Merih

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 0 N: 1039] (5576)
  • [2009-08-19 2:21]

Very interesting colors on this Bird, very good details!

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2009-08-19 2:50]

Hello MF Bayram,
Fantastic shot, you capture this Long-legged Buzzard perfect, very colorful with open wings,good light exposure,sharp, well composed TFS.Best regards Siggi

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-08-19 3:03]

Hello Bayram,
Great photo of this Long-legged Buzzard. Very nice details in the feathers. Beautiful colours also in blue sky. Good composition.
Regards,
Peter

A very beautiful shot, Big BRo!
Very sharp details and the blue sky brings out the raptor very well!
Goldy

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-08-19 3:32]

Hi MF Bayram,
another great shot of this raptor from below. well presented and the blue sky indeed very lovely in making this bird a lovely one.
Beautiful composition.

Regards,
Foozi

Merhaba Bayram hocam harika bir bakış açısı. Tüm kanat tüy detayları, gölgede kalmalarına rağmen yinede çok belirgin.
Pozlandırmayı tam ayarında yapmışsınız. Ivan için de cok güzel bir hediye olmuş. Emeğinize sağlık.
Deniz

Merhaba Bayram hocam,

Tam alttan görüntü çekimi ile çok güzel bir kare. Kızıl Şahinin siyah versiyonunu yakalamak gerçekten büyük şans :) Elinize sağlık.

Saygılarımla.
Mehmet

Merhaba Hocam,
Epey yırtıcı kuş fotoğrafı çekmişsiniz anlaşılan, devamı geleceğe benziyor. Bu kare de çok güzel, elinize sağlık.
Naşit

Selam Bayram,

You have great captures and most of them in blue sky...envy you! :)

Another beautiful closeup shot of the Long-legged Buzzard. The sharpness and POV are at their best. The DOF is great. The colors of the bird are well shown and give great contrast to the bird's colors.
Very well seen!

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

Hi Bayram Barea,
Not only Ivan likes this photo. :) At least I'm sure he will. One of Your awesome raptor shots again, with great composition, colors and sharpness. Nice tele-work, and above all, a heartfelt dedication to a member mate who absolutely deserves it. Great post. Tfs.
Best wishes, László - the gulf-ball guy :)

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-08-19 7:16]

Sevgili Bayram Dostum!
Cok tesekkür ederim!
I am honored by this dedication. TN is a great site and sharing photos and knowledge about nature is one of the joys of life for me.
This capture of a dark phase Buteo rufinus is superb to show the features of this moulting individual in flight with great sharpness and lighting from an excellent ventral POV.
Thanks again MF!
All the best,
Ivan

Salam Bayram,

A fantastic shot of this raptor in-flight with beautiful coloration, sharpness & fine details.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-19 9:46]

Hi my friend,you must to tell me how i must write....i don't know...this pic is a wonderful spectacle...perfect under all therms of valutation....my great great compliments,Luciano

Bayram hocam harika bir çekim yapmışsınız. Ivan gerçekten bu hediyeyi hak ediyor.
Elinize sağık.
Bahadır

Hi Bayram,

A classical picture, balanced and with perfect composition. Friend, this picture is "being moved"... it seems that the bird goes crossing on our heads in this same moment, broadcasts a lot overall movement!

TFS!

Jesús

" Koyu don " Kızıl Şahin fotoğrafın güzel ve eğitici olmuş Bayram .
Eline , emeğine sağlık .
Selamlar .

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1069 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-08-19 11:50]

Merhaba Hocam, kızıl şahinin kızıl değil de siyah olabileceği aklıma gelmezdi. Çok iyi yakalamışsınız. elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Hi bro Bayram,

another very nice picture from you.
Good inflight shot with great details and fine colours.

Gert

hello Bayram

excellent in-flight shot of the Long-legged Buzzard,
with a fine POV from under shwoing its wonderful plumage,
the Buzzard's flight pose shows the speed of its flight, TFS

Asbed

Difícil contraluz muy bien resuelto por lo que deduzco que esa lente de Sigma, a pesar de su gran diferencia entre focales ( 50 a 500 ...) da unos resultados extraordinarios.
Es de admirar lo bien que captastes las diferentes tonalidades de gris. Gran trabajo.
Saludos : J. Ignasi.

Hello Bayram.
Wonderful capture with excellent POV,BG ,sharpness, colors and light.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Nikos.

Hi Bayram

Great shot taken above your head, you did well to hold that big lens still. Good sharpness and composition.

chris

Ohhhh... tam kafanın üstünde. Joca objektifi yukarı kaldırmak bile mesele. Ama çok net çekmişsin. Helal kanka. eline sağlık.
Gökhan

Merhaba Bayram
another great in-flight shot of a prey bird, i like his pose with wings wide open, the dark plumage are a great contrast against the blue sky, beautiful colors and sharpness
have a good night
Jacqueline

Ciao Bayram, I like a lot this serie of splendid flying birds, great contrast against blue sky, perfect focus and wonderful details, good dedication to Ivan, very well done, ciao Silvio

wawww.. bu gerçekten baş döndürücü bayram hocam. Süpersiniz..
Elinize sağlık. Saygılarımla,
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