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Bruant des neiges


Bruant des neiges
Photo Information
Copyright: Lise De Serres (lizzie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2847)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikon 300mm VR 2.8D + TC 1.4X
Exposure: f/5.6
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 18:33
Viewed: 670
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As the snow is melting here very slowy in Montreal, here's a picture of the snow bunting really enjoying our winter!!! This shot was taken last february as the weather was pretty cold!!

Lise

Description
Size: 15 cm (6 in)
Wingspan: 30 cm (12 in)
Weight: 31-46 g (1.09-1.62 ounces)
Small songbird.
Lots of white in the plumage.
Underside white.
Large white patches in wings.
Brownish on back and face.
Black tail with white outer feathers.
Dark wingtips.
Short, stout bill with thick lower mandible.
Eyes dark brown.
Legs dark gray or black.

Sex Differences
Breeding male clean black-and-white, female streaked with gray and rufous. Similar in nonbreeding plumage, but female with darker wings.

Male
Wings nearly completely white at base, with black tips, and small black spot on leading edge.
Breeding (Alternate) Plumage: Head, nape, breast, belly, rump and outer tail feathers white; back, wingtips, and central tail feathers black. Bill black.
Nonbreeding (Basic) Plumage: Head, breast, belly, flanks, and rump white. Forehead, crown, nape, and face feathers tipped with brown. Feathers of back and parts of wings black with white or rufous tips. Faint brick red band across top of chest. Bill yellowish orange with black tip.

Female

Wingtips brownish black, with much dark across leading edge of wings. Rear and inner section of wings white. Bil yellowish orange.
Breeding (Alternate) Plumage: Head grayish, with indistinct dusky streaking.
Nonbreeding (Basic) Plumage: Head, breast, belly, flanks, and rump white. Forehead, crown, nape, and face feathers tipped with brown. Feathers of back and parts of wings black with white or rufous tips. Faint brick red band across top of chest.

Immature
Similar to adult, but more dark on wings.
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Dear Lise,
You have captured an excellent take off of this song bird in snow white background. The sharpness is good and wingtips depict action. Cheers.
Regards-Ranjan

Hello Lise,

Wonderful pose of the bird just flying of and great reaction from you to capture this scene.
Excellent exposure showing all details greatly.
Beautiful color tones, contrast and shadow of the bird on the snow.
Very good note also. TFS!!!

Kindest regards and have a great Sunday,

Harry

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 42 N: 1198] (3860)
  • [2008-04-12 19:01]

Hi Lise,

Excellent shot of this Song Bird, the detail is stunning, wonderful clarity, the slightly OOF wings really give a sense of movement, well framed and composed.

Have a nice weekend Cheers Rick :)

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-04-12 20:19]

Hi Lise , this is a really good photo , the compostition is so straight forward there is no distraction from the bird , you sure caught it at a nice time , great shot.

regards

Art

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2008-04-13 0:03]

salut Lise,
très jolie image en plein décollage, l'oiseau en plein effort est malgré tout élégant. Le blanc et noir se complètent parfaitement.

gl

Hello Lise,
Excellent photo this Snow Bunting in flight. It's coming right tot the camera. Great colours and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • boedy (63)
  • [2008-04-13 1:52]

Hello Lise

It's amazing picture ..

TFS
Boedy

bonjour Lise

superbe image á l'envol du Bruant des neiges,
le POV et le cadrage sont plusss qu'excellent
tout comme le DOF, belle luminosité de l'image,
superbe netteté et détails et contact visuel, TFS

Asbed

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2008-04-13 3:51]

Bonjour Lise,

Belle photo,l'action est superbe et le focus parfaitement réalisé.
Félicitations.
Joseph

amazing capture, TFS and greetings Ori

Hi Lise
Great action shot and timing
Nice exposure and color tone
Fine detail and sharpness
tfs jon

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-04-13 8:49]

Hello Lizzie, Very nice composition and good frame. The focus of the bird is very nice. Well done Ganesh

Splendida cattura in volo, eccellente POV, bellissima la composizione con il plastico movimento dele ali e l'ombra sulla neve, ottimi dettagli e magnifici i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1335 W: 79 N: 929] (8620)
  • [2008-04-13 9:20]

hello Lise
i see wonderful capture and cute bird
dynamic composition, POV, colours, sharpness and note are great
TFS
regards
izler

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1064 W: 64 N: 2234] (9195)
  • [2008-04-13 10:47]

Bonsoir Lise,

Photo très surprenante. On dirait vraiment un gros oiseau qui s'envole, l'envergure de cet oiseau est impressionante pour un petit oiseau, à moins que ce ne soit à un effet d'optique dû aux extrémités noires :-). Excellents angle de vue, profondeur de champ et focus. Bonne lumière et couleurs.
Bonne soirée,
Mariki

Hello Lise,
Extraordinary in flight capture.
Well exposed and good light.
TFS
Annick

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2008-04-13 12:13]

Salut, Lise.
I love the POV and pose of this snow bunting.
I don't think I have seen one of these before,
so thanks for the introduction. : )
Excellent exposure on all the whites.
Wonderful dynamic image.
TFS. : )

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1888 W: 245 N: 6180] (22002)
  • [2008-04-13 13:28]

Superb capture, Lise!
The pose is incredible!
Stunning work!

Joe

What a fine straight-on take off shot of that snow bunting Lise, the bird is enjoying itself, no doubt, and your white-on-white composition is brilliant and full of fine detail. TFS my friend.
Mehmet

Very unique pose Lise. Funny to see his legs dangling. LOL Trevor

Lise...you really impress me with your compositions. This action and POV is fantastic.The colours and details turned out perfect in my opinion.
This bunting seems as if it is skiing.
Gorgeous shot.
Doug

Hello Lise,
Great capture, fantastic action shot, good
sharpness and depth of field, nice composition
and point of view, beautiful colors and lovely
contrast, fantastic pose!
Angela

Hi Lise,
Beautiful capture of the snow bunting with an excellent exposure for this action shot. The POV makes this an exciting image. Well done and TFS.
Paul :)

Wow! Great shot. The position of the bird and the soft white colours, all make a grand picture,

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 471 W: 0 N: 511] (2465)
  • [2008-07-18 5:22]

Hi Lise
this is another superb action shot from you with good sharp.

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