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White Stork for ASBED


White Stork for ASBED
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3993 W: 153 N: 4803] (12728)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -2- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-23 22:35
Viewed: 653
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Ciconia ciconia (White Stork) [in Turk. Beyaz Leylek]

I would like to dedicate this shot to one of our beloved and heartfelt friends in TN, Asbed Iskedjian (CeltickRanger)from Canada, for his valuable contributions to TN. I wish you all the best my friend!

Cheers,

Bayram

PS. This shot was taken during our herpetological trip to SE Anatolia. The time is near sunset, around 18.00 O’clock.

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Ciconia is a genus of birds in the stork family. Six of the seven living species occur in the Old World, but the Maguari Stork has a South American range. In addition, fossils suggest that Ciconia storks were somewhat more common in the tropical Americas in prehistoric times. These are large storks, typically 100 cm tall, with a 180 cm wingspan and a long thick bill. Members of this genus are more variable in plumage than other storks, but several species have black upper bodies and wings, and white belly and undertail. Juveniles are a duller, browner version of the adult.

Ciconia storks are gregarious and colonial breeders, and pairs stay together for life. They typically build large stick nests in trees, although the Maguari Stork will nest on the ground and at least three species will construct their nests on human habitations. One of these, the White Stork, is probably the best known of all storks, with a wealth of legend and folklore associated with this familiar visitor to Europe.

These storks feed on frogs, insects, young birds, lizards and rodents. They fly with the neck outstretched, like most other storks, but unlike herons which retract their neck in flight.
The migratory species like the White Stork and the Black Stork soar on broad wings and rely on thermals of hot air for sustained long distance flight. Since thermals only form over land, these storks, like large raptors, must cross the Mediterranean at the narrowest points, and many of these birds can be seen going through the Straits of Gibraltar and the Bosphorus on migration.

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae, breeding in the warmer parts of Europe (north to Estonia), northwest Africa, and southwest Asia (east to southern Kazakhstan). It is a strong migrant, wintering mainly in tropical Africa, down to the south of South Africa, and also in the Indian subcontinent.

It is a huge bird, 100-125 cm (40-50 in.) tall, with a 155-200 cm (61-79 in) wingspan and a weight of 2.3-4.5 kg (5-10 lbs). It is completely white except for the black wing flight feathers, and its red bill and legs, which are black on juveniles. It walks slowly and steadily on the ground. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-23 22:40]

Hi Bayram

Great capture of these storks. We rarely get them in the UK - the flight over the Channel, is I suppose, just that bit too far. Great POV and frozen action.

TFS my friend

James

Günaydın Bayram Hocam. Beyaz leylek çiftini uçma yada konma durumunda, hareketini dondurarak güzel bir kompozisyon yakalamışsınız hem de günbatımına yakın, zor ışık şartlarında, bu durumu avantaja çevirmişsiniz. Çok güzel olmuş. Elinize emeğinize sağlık.
Kıbrıs'tan selamlar.
Nazım

Hi Bayram
This photo clearly illustrates the behavious of storks - perfect posture and everything -very nicely captured photo. Have a nice day

Hello Bayram, this is a good shot of this nest of storks. I like when you can capture a natural history type of shot, showing how the animals actually live. While the birds have found an "unnatural" base, the nest itself certainly is. Good detail seen on these two birds. I'm sure Asbed will be pleased.

Thanks, John

Merhaba Hocam,
Çok güzel bir kare olmuş. Özellikle çektiğiniz açı hoşuma gitti, elinize sağlık.

Saygılar,
Naşit

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-24 1:14]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Güzel bir zamanlamayla yakalamışsınız.Gökyüzüne karşı,zor şartlarda kaliteli bir netice elde etmişsiniz.Kompozisyon da çok hoş.Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-24 1:23]

Bayram hocam ışığa ragmen mükemmel bir sonuç almışsınız. Leylek çifti harika görünüyor. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Hocam super görüntülemişsiniz. Yanılmıyorsam bunu arabada iken çekmiştiniz. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Hello Bayram,
Superb capture,very nice shot and great pov,you have captured wonderful moment of storks,
well done,
TFS.

The birds seem to be very busy with their nest, Bayram.
A fine capture from a perspective that puts the sujects against the blue sky, making it a very attractive composition.
TFS and regards,
Ram

Halo Hocam, perfectly composed capture of these lovely pair of white storks. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1788 W: 8 N: 4639] (15001)
  • [2008-06-24 9:51]

Hi Brother Bayram,

I know our friend Asbed will really appreciate this dedication. The Storks atop their huge nest is wonderful. I have seen a scene like this only once in my life and I will never forget it. I love the one with his wings raised - wonderful details and colors against the cloudy sky.

Jane

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 371] (1986)
  • [2008-06-24 10:49]

Merhaba Bayram bey hava sahamıza girmişsiniz mavi gökyüzünde güzel olmuş ellerinize sağlık.

Its a beautiful composition and great picture....Pose and information perfect... Good dedication for your friend...Kind regards..Cypturk

Good shot, nice composition and information are useful...All the best...Regards...Leyla

Hi bayrm,

nice shot from this White Stork, a few months ago I have been placed a whole serie.

Nice dedication to Asbed.

Gert

Hi Bayram, is there an end to your ability to upload wildlife!! great natural image,

Bayram bey merhaba , fotoğrafınızda bazı teknik problemler olsa da güzel bir kompozisyon olmuş , bu kuşumuza " Beyaz leylek " dendiğini pek duymadım , sadece " Leylek " deniyor .
Başarılar , bol şanslar .

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-06-24 14:02]

Hi Bayram,beautifull shot,the point of view,the light and the colors are a great choice,i like a lot the clouds in the sky as background,very interesting note as your style,thanks for share your work,Luciano

Merhaba Hocam, hayal meyal hatırlıyorum, Kırklarelı'de gorrdum küçükken, direklerın tepelerınde yuvaları olurdu. fotoğrafı gorunce cocukluğum canladı gozumde:D elinize sağlık
Filiz

selamlar Bayram bazı yorumlarda oldugu gibi teknik problem falan yok fotografında bizim buralardada beyaz leylek veya sadece leylek dengini biliyorum ellerine saglık.selamlar

hello Bayram

thank you alot of your dedication that you did to me,
and knowing that i am more a bird photographer
you choosed the best photo for me, very fine POV,
from down to up or in French « en contre-plongé »
English translation will be something like « againts-diving »,
you clicked the image at the best moment when of the Storks
have his wings open, i love the clouded sky background,
sharpness and details are excellent

the limit of 100 favorite photos done, i am adding
your image to one of my favorite themes that i create,

TFS

Asbed

Hola Bayram, no es de tus mejores fotografías
:-) pero desde luego tiene su encanto. Aquí son muy populares y cada vez más abundantes, llegado a haber colonias en poblaciones de cientos de individuos. Aquí suelen verse generalmente en las Iglesias.
Un abrazo: J. Ignasi.

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-06-25 1:54]

Good shot of these Storks.
I like the pose with the wings outstretched.
Good sharpness and clarity.
Well composed too.

Well done!

Joe

eline sağlık hacı. güzel çekim. nedendir bilmem yüzlercesi toplanıyor bir araya. defalarca Niğdede Adana yolunda vs. gördüm. ama uzun süredir bir tek yuvaya rastlamadım.
ama sıkça ölüsüne veya öldürülmüşüne rastladım.
iyi akşamlar, selamlar.

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-06-25 12:45]

Hi Bayram

Lovely to see the storks on their nest. Sharp and well composed. It is a lovely scene

TFS

Karan

A lovely shot, bro!
And dedicated to a wonderful person!
Goldy

Hi again my beloved friend Bayram, lovely family composition with cute cuople on nest, great colors and splendid pose, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
See you again on Friday:)

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-06-29 8:51]

Hi Bayram,
Wonderful shot of these White Storks and their nest. Very neat and sharp image and the cloudy sky acts as a fine backdrop. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Ciao Bayram,
un classico le cicogne sul nido, ma tu hai colto un bellissimo momento, ottima nitidezza, ottima resa dei colori nonostante il forte contrasto di luce. Mi felicito anche per la dedica ad Asbed.
TFS. Maurizio

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