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Copyright: huseyin mese (efsus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 9 N: 114] (846)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi, Canon 400 f/5.6 L
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-27 3:34
Viewed: 298
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Tr: Serçe
En:Hause Sparrow
The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the Old World sparrow family Passeridae. It occurs naturally in most of Europe and much of Asia. It has also followed humans all over the world and has been intentionally or accidentally introduced to most of the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa and Australia as well as urban areas in other parts of the world.

In the United States it is also known as the English Sparrow, to distinguish it from native species, as the large North American population is descended from birds deliberately imported from Britain in the late 19th century. They were introduced independently in a number of American cities in the years between 1850 and 1875 as a means of pest control.

Wherever people build, House Sparrows sooner or later come to share their abodes. Though described as tame and semi-domestic, neither is strictly true; humans provide food and home, not companionship. The House Sparrow remains wary of man.

This 14 to 16 centimeters long bird is abundant in temperate climates, but not universally common; in many hilly districts it is scarce. In cities, towns and villages, even around isolated farms, it can be the most abundant bird.

The male House Sparrow has a grey crown, cheeks and underparts, black on the throat, upper breast and between the bill and eyes. The bill in summer is blue-black, and the legs are brown. In winter the plumage is dulled by pale edgings, and the bill is yellowish brown. The female has no black on head or throat, nor a grey crown; her upperparts are streaked with brown. The juveniles are deeper brown, and the white is replaced by buff; the beak is dull yellow. The House Sparrow is often confused with the smaller and slimmer Tree Sparrow, which, however, has a chestnut and not grey crown, two distinct wing bars, and a black patch on each cheek.

The House Sparrow is gregarious at all seasons in its nesting colonies, when feeding and in communal roosts.
Although the Sparrows' young are fed on the larvae of insects, often destructive species, this species eats seeds, including grain where it is available.
In spring, flowers — especially those with yellow colours — are often eaten; crocuses, primroses and aconites seem to attract the house sparrow most. The bird will also hunt butterflies.

Source: Wikipedia
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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2301 W: 59 N: 3645] (11684)
  • [2008-06-27 4:42]

Merhaba Huseyin Bey,
Aviyla beraber guzel yakalamissiniz. Gozuzndeki piriltisi ve mavi tonuyla cok hos bir cekim. Emeginize saglik
Selamlar,
Selen

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 2 N: 428] (1678)
  • [2008-06-27 5:02]

Hello Huseyin,
Great shot of this beautiful Sparrow. The only nit is that the eye is not very sharp. For the rest: great capture.
regards,
Siggi

Hello Huseyin,

Beautiful composition with a good timing. Excellent sharpness. Superb detail. Great light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1077 W: 59 N: 2192] (7279)
  • [2008-06-27 12:11]

Hello Huseyin,
Very beautiful and sharp photo of this Sparrow. It looks if the colours are a bit over-saturated or is the light so heavy and clear Turkey? Great composition and pose. The prey is a nice bonus.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Peter

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  • doktor (0)
  • [2008-06-27 15:17]

Merhaba Hüseyin Bey,
Çok güzel bir kare yakalamışsınız. Hem anlam hem görüntü çok güzel olmış. Elinize sağlık.

iyi geceler,

Zeliha

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1222 W: 78 N: 848] (7258)
  • [2008-06-28 13:21]

merhaba dostum
agzina bonusuyla bu guzel erkek serceyi gayet iyi kadrajlamissin
kompozisyon, bakis acisi, arka fon ve poz nefis
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

Merhaba Huseyin, amazing portait with lovely sparrow eating a dragonfly, fantastic colors, superb details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-03 9:22]

Hello Huseyin

A wonderful close up.Even the meal is well focused .
Excellent lighting and colours.
The eye detail is terrific.
Beautiful plumage detail.
TFS

Rob

Merhaba Hüseyin bey,
çok güzel bir zamanlamayla mükemmel bir kare olmuş
avı odonatmı neoroptermi bilmiyorum ama besleyici olduğu kesin

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