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Scott's Oriole.


Scott's  Oriole.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2758] (10010)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pentaxfriend's favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-07 8:18
Viewed: 533
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Scott's Oriole (Icterus parisorum)

The brilliant yellow and black Scott's Oriole is a bird of desert hillsides, found in the arid Southwest and into Mexico.

Description
Medium-sized songbird.
Long tail.
Rather thin, straight, pointed bill.
Two wingbars on each dark wing.
Yellow to yellow-green.
Male lemon yellow with black head and chest.

Size: 23 cm (9 in)
Wingspan: 32 cm (13 in)
Weight: 32-41 g (1.13-1.45 ounces)

Sex Differences
Male bright yellow with extensive black hood, female duller and without black hood.

Sound
Song a series of clear whistled notes, some going up in pitch, others down. Call a harsh, nasal "chuck."

Populations appear stable or slightly increasing. Data lacking from heart of range in Mexico.

Other Names
Oriole jaune-verdâtre (French)
Bolsero tunero, Bolsero parisino, Calandria tunera (Spanish)

Cool Facts
The Scott's Oriole is closely associated with yuccas in much of its range. It forages for insects on the plant, eats nectar from yucca flowers, weaves its nest from fibers taken from dead yucca leaves, and hangs the nest from live yucca leaves.

The Scott's Oriole is one of the first birds to start singing each day, starting before sunrise. It is a persistent singer too, and can be heard at all times of the day and throughout most of the summer. It even has been heard singing on its wintering grounds. The female will sing from its nest in response to the male's song.

Saludos
Luis52.

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Hello Luis,
Another great photo of a bird on the same place as your last photo I think. This time of a beautiful Oriole.
Excellent sharpness, details and a fantastic composition. POV and colours are marvelous.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1998 W: 6 N: 1948] (13031)
  • [2008-06-07 8:23]

Hola Luis,
preciosa captura amigo,
que fuertes las patitas, interesante pov.
se ve que el día era fuerte de sol.
saludos amigo.

Hallo Luis
This is just a stunning capture with all technical aspects being perfect. A real elegant bird captured in a solid pose and serious glance. Very nice lighting and perfect rich colours of the bird. I especially like the white tips on the edges of the feathers. Close-up work is well done and real sharp. Thanks for sharing and have a most enjoyable day.Kind regards.
Anna

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 522 W: 87 N: 693] (5737)
  • [2008-06-07 8:55]

hi Luis,
belle image haute en lumière, associée à des couleurs vives. J'aime beacoup les aimes ici et là qui confère l'aspect naturel.

gl

Eres sorprendente Luis, y tus tomas son delicadas. Tus aves provocan sentimientos y sin duda encierran mucha belleza. Enhorabuena artista !!

Abrazo: J. Ignasi

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 8 N: 4318] (14043)
  • [2008-06-07 9:20]

Hola Primo,

Another bird I haven't seen here but the very first blackbird in eleven years showed up yesterday so there is hope. A picture perfect shot of this Scott's Oriole. The face and eye are magnificent - the plummage and wings are beautiful. Wonderful colors, details, pose and setting.

Jane

Very beautiful bird. You photographed it very well, Luis.
Nicely done.
For instance I do like the soft BG in combination these high grasses. It generates depth in the 2D.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hei Luis, splendid shot of Scott's Oriole in a natural posture. Great composition my friend! TFS. Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 16 N: 458] (1871)
  • [2008-06-07 11:11]

Hi Luis , very good photo of this scott's oriole , great detail and natural color , in a nice natural setting. tfs
regards
Art

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1895 W: 4 N: 5148] (19630)
  • [2008-06-07 11:17]

Hi Luis.You seem to find bird i have never seen before.So i say thanks for posting this good shot of the Scotts Oriole which you have captured with good detail and colours. a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

Un'altra bellissima composizione sullo stesso rametto, cambiano le "dosi" e qualche "ingrediente": il risultato è sempre una splendida immagine. Ottime nitidezza e definizione, bellissima posa, magnifici i colori: Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 891 W: 65 N: 1752] (7529)
  • [2008-06-07 11:38]

Hello Luis,

Excellent picture of this beautiful bird. I like very much the POV and the composition with the high dry grasses. Splendid soft colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hola Luis!
One of my last critiques for this season is for your post my friend, but alas, I could find nothing to criticise in your perfect (as usual) capture! Thanks for warming our hearts once more amigo.
Mehmet

Hola Luis
nice to see another beautiful bird with your great capture. sharp details, colors, BG all great. Timing also great that you can take its nice looking. gracias y saludos amigo
Ahmet

Hola Luis,
Una buenísima foto, con grandes detalles y acercamiento, muy nítida. Muy útiles los datos incluídos
Saludos
Hernán

Hi Luis

I haven't seen this one before. Great shot.
Excellent sharpness and plumage details.
Great composition on a good background.

Chris

hello Luis

great image of the Scott's Oriole, with very fine POV, DOF
and framing, lovely pose of the bird, excellent sharpness
and details of his plumage, TFS

Asbed

Hi Luis,

Superb shot of this BEAUTY
excellent compo, sharpness, details, POV and DOF
lovely colors

TFS Thijs

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 7 N: 494] (1569)
  • [2008-06-07 19:33]

Hola Luis,
Your images are incredibly sharp and detailed. Their colours are very natural. This particular photo is no exception. You are really gifted in the art of photography.
You are very fortunate to have such beautiful birds living in your area.
Ron

The Oriole holds a special place in my heart as a child and if I can remember in thought, I do not know of it being this well seen back then by me...but I had a camera...black and white....nothing close to this though Luis!
Bob

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-06-08 5:23]

Hello Luis,
ALl your birds look so lovely against the soft grey background - I wonder what it is? This is a lovely sharp capture of a beautiful Oriole. Beautiful light and colours too and well composed.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3967] (13346)
  • [2008-06-08 22:58]

Hello Luis,
I see that you have captured many beautiful images while we were gone. What beauty you share with us, this is awonderful species I had not seen. By your great note it sounds like a noisy bird, singing all day. Thank you my friend.
Rick

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 24 N: 4870] (15888)
  • [2008-06-09 8:02]

Hi Luis,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful bird with lovely colours and details on its plumage. Nice pose captured and you have handled the natural lighting and exposure well. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-09 9:58]

Hello Luis

This is a lovely composition.
The details are excellent.
Wonderful plumage detail,the colours are well saturated.
Excellent use of the light.
TFS
Rob

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 544 W: 0 N: 1338] (4443)
  • [2008-06-10 10:04]

Hola Senor Luis, what a nice picture of a beautiful bird. I really like the vertical grasses along with the vertical branch, it gives movement to your picture and much life. As usual, the bright light and colours add to the composition and make it a very nice picture. Your mexican sun shines and makes me envy being there! Thank you,

Francine

Hi Luis, splendid bird in great pose, perfect focus with lovely blurry BG, good details ad excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 370 W: 14 N: 530] (2795)
  • [2008-06-10 13:58]

É sempre muito bom ver as suas fotos, primo! A nitidez nos detalhes é impressionante! Que bela captura!
Abraços,
Zeca

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2304 W: 59 N: 3674] (11774)
  • [2008-06-10 23:56]

Hola Luis,
Details, colors, composition and POV look very nice. Gracias y saludos,
Selen

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 737 W: 0 N: 1497] (6754)
  • [2008-06-11 9:25]

Hello Luis
nice image.good POV and sharp image.Your subject pose is very nice.Also nice OOF Bg
TFS Michel

Salut Luis
Cette prise de vue est tres tres haute en couleurs,vraiment le contraste est saisissant!
le point de vue est excellent et la netteté tres bonne;
Bravo et au revoir...JP

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2008-06-18 6:03]

Hola Sr. Luis,
A superb capture of a male Scott's Oriole with excellent sharpness and in a fine composition with the grasses in the FG and the neutral grey BG. It must be nice to hear it singing and the female responding!
TFS this excellent image,
Un abrazo,
Ivan

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