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Balance- for JAMESP


Balance- for JAMESP
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Copyright: Selen Ediger (SelenE) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3777] (12120)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Hoya UV 77mm
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Prey- RAPTORS (III), Falcons - II chapter, Harry Eggens favorite Bird of Prey images., annick vanderschelden's favourites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-20 11:57
Viewed: 936
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 94
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have dedicated this one to James (James Parker) :o)

Lesser Kestrel(male)
Falco naumanni
TR: Kucuk Kerkenez

*The Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small falcon. This species breeds from the Mediterranean across southern central Asia to China. It is a summer migrant, wintering in Africa and Pakistan. It is rare north of its breeding range, and declining in its European range.

It is a small bird of prey, 27-33 cm in length with a 63-72 cm wingspan. It looks very much like the larger Common Kestrel but has proportionally shorter wings and tail. It shares a brown back and barred grey underparts with the larger species. The male has a grey head and tail like male Common Kestrels, but lacks the dark spotting on the back, the black malar stripe, and has grey patches in the wings.

The Lesser Kestrel eats insects, which are often taken on the ground. It nests colonially on buildings, cliffs, or in tree holes, laying up to 3-6 eggs. No nest structure is built, which is typical for falcons.
It is widespread and plentiful on a global scale, but in many areas of its range, it seems to be undergoing a marked and possibly accelerating decline. The IUCN has thus classed it as a vulnerable species (VU A2bce+3bce). This means that the global population and range have declined by some 30% in the last 10 years, and is expected to continue to do so for at least another decade. Apart from possible habitat destruction, it appears that indiscriminate use of pesticides has a strong effect on this species due to its insectivorous habits (BirdLife International 2006).
(source:wikipedia)

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-04-20 12:00]

Hi Selen. How do they do it such a big bird on a small branch. What a fine dedication to a good member of this site I am sure James will love it. You have captured such a fine close up with very good detail in the wings.and natural looking colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Selen hanim elinize sağlik... detayli ve guzel bir kare.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 68 N: 2473] (8159)
  • [2008-04-20 12:03]

Hello Selen,
Wonderful photo with an excellent sharp focus. Great details. Very beautiful colours with the light in front of the Kestrel. Very good composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 645] (2863)
  • [2008-04-20 12:13]

Hola Selen, una maravilla de fotografia, excelente encuadre, bien enfocada y buena luz y color, la sensación de dinamismo le da más valor a la fotografia. Un saludo

Merhaba Selen,
selam!
Amazing and beautiful image of the Kestrel with a good balanced!
good closeup in sharpness, good colour and superb details in the shot
I especially loved the light and shadows here
well done and many thanks
Tony

Selen

A well composed shot with a lovely spread of wings. A strange balancing act adds as well.

Jai

Hi Selen,

Great picture of Lesser Falcon practising circus tricks. Perfect lighting to show all pin sharp details, good composition and bright natural colours. Excellent work!

TFS

Pekka

Selen Hanım Küçük kerkenezin mükemmel bir enstantanesi! Denge durumu hakikaten dikkat çekiyor! Mükemmel bir kompozisyon!
Elinize sağlık!
Bayram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-04-20 12:28]

Hi Selen,

This looks like an impossible feat! There could be no better pose. Magnificent picture of this Kestrel showing him off to perfection. The details of the face, bodies, wings and tail feathers are superb. Wonderful colors showing up so well against the blue sky.

Jane

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-04-20 12:59]

hi Selen,
très belle image de ce rapace, le pov est idéal pour bénéficier de toute son envergure. Jolies couleurs, netteté bien maîtrisée.
tfs
gl

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
  • [2008-04-20 13:08]

Wow, Selen, what a fantastic shot.
The pose with the wings spread wide and both feet on top of that pole is outstanding.
Wonderful sharpness, light, and colors, all beautifully shown against the great blue sky.
TFS. : )

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5718 W: 605 N: 3416] (9129)
  • [2008-04-20 13:27]

Hi Selen

What a lovely Kestrel and a well intended dedication to James.

Talking about a balancing act. So to your capture was well balanced with good exposure control, lovely details, great colours, a wonderful composition with the bird place on the diagonal line, and that briliant blue sky as BG.

Great work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

what an awesome capture! :-) terrific pose and balancing act the pretty kestrel is showing us with great sharpness and wonderful
colors. was this photo taken in nature or during a "bird show"? superb job & best wishes, thor.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1251 W: 0 N: 4829] (14332)
  • [2008-04-20 13:59]

Hi Selen

Thank you so much for this kind dedication. An excellent image displaying a high level of skill - great detail, exposure handling and patience. Into my favourites - thanks Selen!

James

You nailed this one Selen...Yeah! :)
Beautiful image, and a pleasure to view.
Very well done,
Howard

A real beauty you captured here selen!
sharp with good composition
well done!

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1142] (3696)
  • [2008-04-20 18:45]

Hi Selen.

What a wonderful capture of this Lesser Kestrel, beautiful composition with the full wingspan, colours and detail are just superb, excellent POV, must be an awesome site to see let alone capture, lovely work congratulations,

Cheers Rick :)

Hello Selen,

Great shot and great dedication to James.
Wonderful birds these Kestrels and you've captured this one perfectly in a most wonderful pose.
Technically excellent work on sharpness, composition and exposure.
Love the way the bird does stand out against the blue sky, the colors, contrast and feather details.
Very well done. TFS!!!

Kindestt regards, Harry

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-04-20 22:17]

Hi Selen,
Wonderful shot of this Kestral doing a balancing act. Very impressive colours and details with the extended wings presenting a fine perspective. Superb lighting and the blue sky looks majestic as BG. I like the intensity on its eye and the sprayed tail. Very deserving dedication to James and he surely would be happy. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Selen merhaba,
Nadir yakalanabilecek nefis bir kare. Gönülden kutluyorum. Teknik ve estetik olarak çok güzel. Selamlar
Mustafa

Spettacolare ritratto di gheppio, eccellenti momento di cattura, POV e composizione, ottima nitidezza e ricchezza di dettagli, splendidi colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Very Very good Selen.
I am impressed with your focus.
The sun worked really well on the breast to bring out the colours.
TFS
Have a nice week.

Selen merhabalar
sirk hayvanına çevirmişsin adamımı asistanında güzel tutmuş sopayı,
şakası bir yana harika zamanlama süper fotoğraf kutlarım
iyi haftalar

Merhaba,
Ayrıntıları,kompoziyonu,renkleri ve netliği ile bir bütün olarak çok güzel bir kare.Elinize sağlık...

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 216] (642)
  • [2008-04-21 1:57]

hi Selen,
what a fantastic shot.. the pose is just awesome, and your focus is spot on, capturing every detail. color, lighting, composition, depth, pov, all perfect.. amazing work Selen.. inspiring.. tfs

Hi Selen

Wow, fantastic shot. Superb composition.
Brilliant sharpness and DOF, great POV.
Excellent work.

Chris

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-04-21 7:23]

Exceptional capture, Selen!
A perfect dedication to James!
Very good pose and a great diagonal composition.
Even exposure and nice light.
Razor-sharp.
Very well done,

Joe

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 78 N: 869] (7848)
  • [2008-04-21 7:55]

merhaba selen hanim
nefis bir zamanlama nefis bir poz
oldukca net, detaylari basarili bir calisma
elinize saglik
selamlar
izler

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 379 W: 0 N: 360] (1947)
  • [2008-04-21 10:22]

Exelent image
merhaba selen hanım nefis bir kompozisyon ve netlik çok keyifli bir kare olmuş ellerinize sağlık.

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1405] (4829)
  • [2008-04-21 11:52]

Hi Selen

Lovely action capture of the Kestral,
Nicely composed with a great POV and the pose with the bird balancing on the branch.
Very nice details
Wonderful colours and lovely light, Especially the backlight behind the tail feathers.

Hil

Hello Selen
Excellent shot of this beautiful Lesser Kestrel ,
Perfect details,exposure and composition.
Welldone my friend.

Be Happy...
Fartash

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  • ciccio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 52 N: 345] (2715)
  • [2008-04-21 13:15]

Hello Selen.

Although I have been enough time without being able to participate, see that your gallery of photos continues growing, with spectacular and wonderful takings like this. My congratulations, are a precious species. A warm greeting.

José Luis

Merb Selen herseyi cok guzel tebrikler, selamlar Necip

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 284 W: 77 N: 905] (3427)
  • [2008-04-21 19:34]

Hello Selen,
An excellent dedication to James. The pose captured here with open wings is just fantastic.Excellent focus, sharpness and details.Nice catch light in the eye and lovely composition.
hanks for the share,
Regards,
Smitha.

A fine balance indeed Selen, both of the kestrel and of the composition. A good capture of a splendid specimen in sharp focus and high definition. Even the alula feathers are highly visible. TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

Hello Selen,
What a great pose, what did you do to achieve this, hehehe!
Wonderful details in wings and plumage, the most likely difficult light is well managed...
A pleasant composition with good diagonal lines!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-04-22 10:31]

Hi Selen

This really is a beauty, amazing eye with a lovely catchlight. Sharp, detailed and with a great pose. Lovely colours as well

TFS

Karan

birkaç gündür girememiştim nete küçük halini görmüştüm.tek kelime ile harika eline saglık Selen

merhaba Selen hanım,
son bir haftadır TNyi de interneti de iyice azaltınca, geç kaldım yorum için.
modelinizin mükemmel balansı yanında sizinki (zamanlama ve çekim) de mükemmel olmuş. harika bir zamanlamayla nefis bir çekim. dostumuz James için de güzel bi ithaf aynı zamanda. elinize sağlık. Muğladan selamlar.
PS: Perşembe yine sizin çok sevdiğiniz Sedir Adasındayız. vaktiniz olsa da gelebilseydiniz.

A winner, Selen. Wonderful light, bird, etc..
Congrats
TFS
Annick

This one is splendid too,
Fantastic colours and great focus, splendid balanced pose and very nice diagonale composition,
cheer,
Pat

Selen,
This is a wonderful shot of this balancing act!
Wow!Very well seen and captured!
Goldy

Strepitosa cattura! Bellissima e con dettagli meravigliosi!

Complimenti e grazie!

Ciao, Emanuele

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3029 W: 148 N: 4520] (14595)
  • [2008-04-29 0:36]

Hi Selen.
Superb scene and great timing. Once again fantastic POV and composition. Lights and shadows are ery impressive and colours and sharpness of the image are wonderful. Bravo. Superb job.
Alexei.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-29 9:47]

Hello Selen

Beautiful capture Selen.The focus is sharp and the plumage detail is wonderful.Excellent feather definition.
The colours are vivid,very well illuminated.
The POV is superb.
TFS

Rob

This is another WOW Selen!, Do you tame them or what? What a beauty! I know we have similar species here and I had the chance to see them furtively but never had the chance to take such good shots! It’s a pleasure to see; thanks!
Claudine

Beautiful image of the Kestrel with a good balanced! and well composed.
TFS
EYAL

Hello Selen , very good balanced photo , also bird :)

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