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Beep-Beep (For Asbed Iskedjian)


Beep-Beep (For Asbed Iskedjian)
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D700, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -5- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-17 20:14
Viewed: 493
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
To Asbed Iskedjian "Celtick Ranger"
Becouse You are one of the most enthusiast photographers here in TN.


The Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is a member of the Cuculidae (Cuckoo) family. It is a large, crested bird (20 to 24 inches) that prefers walking or running to flying. It can reach speeds of up to 17 mph.

Its diet consists of snakes (including rattlesnakes), insects and lizards. The nest is a shallow cup of sticks placed in a small tree, bush or cactus. The female lays 2 to 12 white eggs. These are laid over a period of three days to allow the chicks to hatch at different times. The incubation period is from 18 to 20 days. Both parents tend the nest. The first chicks to hatch have a better survival rate than the late comers, which are many times runts. Usually only about 3 or 4 young make it to adulthood. It generally takes 18 days to fledge. Can have from one to two broods per year depending on the location.

This bird's range is throughout the Southwestern states of the U.S. and can be found in the Sonoran, Chihuahuan and Mojave deserts. It prefers open, flat, arid desert terrain. It has a soft, dovelike cooing call, notes successively descending.
Roadrunners live to the ripe old age of 7 or 8.

Saludos
Luis52.
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Hi Luis, what a funny title bringing to mind its cartoon:)
You captured this aweke beautiful bird in a lovely pose while searching its surrounding. I loved its tail position here so much:) Lovely indeed.
Great dedication to our mutual friend Asbed too.
TFS and have a nice day!

Bayram

did the cartoon (beep-beep) based itself on this bird? it seems indeed like it...

Hallo Luis
Thanks for sharing this Beep-Beep with us. These birds are just so delightful to look at and the fast way of moving about is too cute for words. You have captured the details of this Roadrunner with great detail and clarity, especially the eye is very prominent and noticeable. I also like the swanky crest and the upright tailpiece. These are two of the many features of this bird that cannot be missed. It was a great pleasure stopping by this well deserved dedication.
Best regards.
Anna

Hola Luis,

Buena foto, excelentes detalles, algo alta la temperatura de los colores, imagino que tiene que ver con la luz ambiental. Excelente dedicatoria a Asbed, definitvamente él disfruta lo de tomar fotos. Saludos amigo, gracias por compartir.

Jesús

hello Luis

thanks very much for dedicating me this « Beep-Beep » Roadrunner,
the « Beep-Beep » Roadrunner reminder me when i was
a child and then teen ager, and in spring 1988, 1 month of my life
i was been in Los Angeles (visiting my cousins) and one day
we where going on a place in California in the road my cousin
told me « look at the Beep-Beep Roadrunner », it was the
only time of my life i saw a Roadrunner,

excellent photo Luis, with a fine frontal POV, also fine POV
and framing, fine focus with excellent sharpness and details,
i love his pose and mischievous look ready to run at any time,

TFS

Asbed

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-08-18 9:23]

Hi Luis
Nice capture.Sharp image with good detail.Nice colors and the thing that I also enjoy is the perfect natural habitat for that specie.
TFS Michel

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2632] (15573)
  • [2009-08-18 9:37]

WOOW,
Amigo ya eres mas rápido que el inolvidable correcaminos, bonita dedicatoria y simpática captura,
saludosssssss Luis.

Hello Luis,
Nice to see the Beep-Beep in its natural environnement, with great details. This is a famous bird around the world thanks the cartoon. I'm happy to see the real one! Cheers,
Catherine

ola Luis!
thanks for this opportunity to know "in flesh and bones" the Road Runner cartoon , the famous prey that tries to capture always,but always so wrong Wile E. Coyote

best regards sERGIO

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-18 12:47]

Great!! Hi Luis,what a strange,nice,curious and humorous pic! Very great idea and fantastic realisation,the composition too is of a top class.I'm happy when i see something to different on TN..and this is that! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Hola Luis,
curiosa ave para nosotros que supongo solo la hemos visto en los dibujos animados de las productoras Norteamericanas como el correcaminos.
Una explicación ( uso traductor ) muy intereante sobre todo para los ajenos. Sorprendes sus formas, su estirada cola y desde luego su gran OJO. La situaste bien en su ambiente seco con esa pequeña planta crasa.
Parece que esté posando para tí jeje. Buen documento Luis.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

What a nice shot, Luis!
I love the title!
Very well done!
Goldy

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 68 N: 1696] (5366)
  • [2009-09-28 11:36]

Hi Luis,

it took a while for me to look at your TN gallery again. As before you keep on mounting excellent animal portraits on TN. The Roadrunner picture is a good example. I know how furtive they are, you must have applied some magic to arrest the bird for a shot :-)

My best regards from Switzerland
Dietrich

What a lovely bird and I like how you captured the image in natural habitat. The Roadrunner's eyes are interesting. Great pose! Lovely shot.

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