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Black-capped Chickadee


Black-capped Chickadee
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4804] (21334)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 7:28
Viewed: 395
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
A Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus 12-14 cm) taken in the garden near the feeders.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu
One of the most familiar and beloved birds in northern North America, the Black-capped Chickadee is a frequent visitor to bird feeders. Its apparently cheerful activity throughout the harshest winters has won it the admiration of many people.
Description,
Small, short-billed bird.
Black cap.
Black bib.
White cheeks.
Size: 12-15 cm (5-6 in)
Wingspan: 16-21 cm (6-8 in)
Weight: 9-14 g (0.32-0.49 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.
Sound
Song: two or three notes whistled, with first higher in pitch, "fee-bee-ee." Call: suggests name "chick-a-dee-dee."
Conservation Status
Black-capped Chickadees have benefited from human-provided food and nest boxes, as well as increased forest edges caused by deforestation. However, overzealous forest management can reduce or eliminate natural nest sites.
Other Names
Mésange à tête noire (French)
Cool Facts
The Black-Capped Chickadee hides seeds and other food items for later recovery. Each item is placed in a different spot and a bird can remember thousands of hiding places.
The chickadee's simple-sounding calls have been found to be extremely complex and language-like. They code information on identity and recognition of other flocks as well as predator alarms and contact calls.
Breeding pairs and nonbreeders join up into flocks outside of the breeding season. Nonbreeders may be members of several flocks, with a different position in the dominance hierarchy of each flock.
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 3 N: 779] (2796)
  • [2008-07-21 7:38]

Hello Mario,
pose is excellent, great work. Very good sharpness, details, colours and composition.
Best regards Siggi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 133 N: 7494] (23373)
  • [2008-07-21 7:45]

Hello Mario,
I like the criss-cross composition in this fine capture of a Black-capped Chickadee. Technically superb with excellent bokeh BG and that he has turned his head adds charm to this portrait.
TFS this beauty my friend,
Ivan

Hello Mario,
Very good colors and shadows/highlights.
Good moment as well.
Well done overall.
TFS
Annick

Hello Mario
This is a super capture..Instantly recognisable as your work which is a compliment...If I am honest though the composition is superb with the branch diagonal through the picture but I feel that the top of the picture lacks a little space above the Chickadees head..Just my opinion though!
Tfs and All the best
Paul

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5726 W: 605 N: 3416] (9137)
  • [2008-07-21 9:06]

Hi Mario

A lovely little bird in a fine looking presentation. Good details are vissible and the BG is stunning. The cropping at the top are perhaps a little tight, but otherwise it's a great shot.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

preciosa foto,buena composicion y buen foco
saludos paco

hi mario,

your work on birds is truely amazing and you are quite consistant with the quality and frequency of posts,

i liked the pose of the bird, the gradual change in the background color looks so beautiful, fine dof and good details of the plumage,

well done once again,

tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1210 W: 68 N: 2509] (8277)
  • [2008-07-21 10:37]

Hello Mario,
I like this one even more than the photo of yesterday, because the BG is not distracting and very beautiful. Superb sharpness and details. Good POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 735] (3444)
  • [2008-07-21 10:51]

hi mario,
Superb picture.Lovely details and composition,
The BG is splendid
TFS

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1786 W: 8 N: 4638] (14987)
  • [2008-07-21 11:03]

Hi Mario,

Another gorgeous Chickadee. Perfect once again with a wonderful pose, beautiful colors and superb details of the face and plummage. The colors in the background are magnificent. Another lovely composition on the diagonal branch.

Jane

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2008-07-21 11:39]

Hi Mario,
great sharpness, colours and DOF. Very nice bird and informations.Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi Mario, it is as if this bird is just posing for you.. you have a wonderful rapport with these small birds, getting such a perfect image is impressive, the gallery you have created is quite stunning. regards h

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2008-07-21 13:07]

This little cute one has its eye on you. It looks as if its going to sleep. great detail in the feathers with natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2349 W: 61 N: 3802] (12200)
  • [2008-07-21 13:23]

Hi Mario,
I like the POV, pose you captured, composition, and background colors. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2008-07-21 14:26]

Salut Mario.Belle composition.Bon PDV et tres jolie couleurs.J'aime bien le contact visuel avec ton sujet ainsi que la lumiere dans l'oeil.Excellent texte.
Merci et a bientot.
Michel

salut Mario

encore une superbe image avec un étonnant background,
belle pose de l'oiseau, excellent POV et cadrage,
j'aimes ce tout petit catch-light à l'oeil, TFS

Asbed

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1002 W: 6 N: 2700] (10017)
  • [2008-07-21 17:05]

Hi,just marking,no time,thanks for share,Luciano

What I like here is the two tone background colour. Very soft Mario.
Nice crop with the branch at corner to corner.These chickadees are always a good catch.
TFS

Salut Mario,
Belle composition et le sujet est très sharp. L'arrière plan détache bien le sujet.
TFS
Eric

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 371] (1986)
  • [2008-07-23 5:07]

Hi Mariı
Excellent timing capturing this beautiful Black-capped Chickadee . Everything is just right, color, sharpness, compostion. Congratulation!

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-07-23 9:11]

salut Mario,
encore une fois quelle qualité. Superbe détails du plumage, composition parfaite.
bravo

gl

Hi Mario,
Amazing photo,
Excellent composition, colors and details.
Well done and good job!
TFS Malgosia

Nice picture and note.

Bonjour Mario,

Ce mésange à tête noire sur la branche semble observer le photographe. la prise de vue permet de distinguer les détails et les couleurs des plumes de l'oiseau. Le bon éclairage rehausse les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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