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Phalarope


Phalarope
Photo Information
Copyright: Art Roberts (Art_R) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 478] (1975)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm ED, Nikon 77mm Circular polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-16 13:17
Viewed: 305
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks , today's photo is of a Wilson's Phalarope , which I got to photograph at our local bird sanctuary Frank lake.

I found them to be a little comical , while feeding they spin around in these tight little circles and it was funny to watch , it is why this one is leaning over.

apparently they do this to stir up their food , by swimming in the little circle the cause a vortex in the water that makes the insects rise to the surface so they are easier to get to.

thanks for stopping in , hope that you like it
regards
Art
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Hi,
On the road now with slow connection. Just marking up the best ones this time.
TFS
Pekka

Hello Art,
Nice detail and color with good DOF. I like the comp for this POV and pose, it works. I would like to see the eye of the bird, but not much you could do about that considering the ambient light & its direction.
Well done,
Howard

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 3 N: 788] (2822)
  • [2008-07-17 1:34]

Hi Art,
Great job, this is and excellently composed and detailed shot.You keep sharing quality captures.
Siggi

Hi Art,
Very beautifully marked duck.. Soft muted and nicely captured in the circle of water..
Well seen and taken..

Best regards,
Jane

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