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MacGillivray's Warbler.


MacGillivray's  Warbler.
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Green Birds, Alex99 favorite shots [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-29 7:39
Viewed: 721
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The MacGillivray's Warbler, Oporornis tolmiei, is a small species of New World warbler. Like all members of the genus Oporornis, these birds are sluggish and heavy warblers with short tails, preferring to spend most of their time on, or near the ground, except when singing.

The MacGillivray's Warbler was named by John James Audubon in honor of Scottish ornithologist William MacGillivray, although the proper credit to its discovery goes to John Kirk Townsend. The scientific name "tolmiei" was given in honor of William Fraser Tolmie.

Adult MacGillivray's Warblers will grow to be approximately 13 cm {5 to 6 inches} in length. They are an olive-green color on their upperparts and dull yellow below. Males have black heads and breasts, while females and immature birds have drab light gray heads and white eye-rings. MacGillivray's Warblers are almost identical to their eastern counterparts, the Mourning Warblers, the only true difference between the two species being the Mourning Warbler's lack of an eye-ring.

MacGillivray's Warblers are migratory and spend their summers in temporate forests located in the western United States, and in boreal forests of west Canada. In autumn, these birds will migrate back to Central America, where they will stay in temperate shrublands for the winter.

Saludos
Luis52.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-03-29 7:42]

Hello Luis,
this warbler makes such cute model.
The composition is lovely. I like the lighting and the wonderful pastel colors in the BG. Excellent sharpness, and wonderful POV.
TFS..Sky

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2008-03-29 7:45]

Hi luis. This is a bird i have not seen in the wild so thanks for posting.Its avery cute little one with its yellow body and grey head. you have captured fine detail and a nice pov/dof. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

hello Luis

lovely shot of this cute bird, fine POV and framing,
i love that background colour tone, excellent sharpness
and details of the plumage and lovely catch-light at the eye, TFS

Asbed

Quite the migration Luis....from the states and Mexico to the Boreal forest which is a place I am now learning more about due to Mario Quebec....Very fine register. I shall go and look this one up myself. It may be something my dad has seen. His old guidebook is filled with notes...Very good picture.
Bob

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 133 N: 7494] (23373)
  • [2008-03-29 8:35]

Hola Sr. Luis,
Beautiful capture of MacGillivray's Warbler contrasting well with the pink BG. The sharpness, POV, pose and composition are once again excellent. Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Un abrazo fraternal,
Ivan

Olá Luís,

Excelente trabalho.Lindas cores e boa definição.Também gostei do enquadramento.

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 566 W: 0 N: 1388] (4593)
  • [2008-03-29 8:38]

Hola Luis, you are the colours Man! I love this pink background with the olive-yellowish bird in front of it!! Fantastic light and very well captured, I love the cedar branch too. You nicely framed it and the result is a very nice, beautiful picture of another bird I had not heard of before. Mucho Gracias Senor Luis,

Francine

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 361 W: 0 N: 164] (2198)
  • [2008-03-29 8:47]

Nice composition and colors, great sharp and detail, TFS

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1786 W: 8 N: 4638] (14987)
  • [2008-03-29 9:04]

Hi Luis,

I have such wonderful neighbors today! Luis, this Warbler is excellent. I am sure I have seen them darting thru the trees here. The pose is perfect showing us his wonderful profile. Beautiful colors, sharp details, lovely background and a wonderful composition.

Jane

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-03-29 9:15]

Hello Luis,
Splendid shot full with lovely colours. Nice composition. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2466 W: 168 N: 7458] (23564)
  • [2008-03-29 9:18]

Hello Luis,
What a beautiful little Warbler very nicely portrayed here. Excellent focus, sharpness and colours and a lovely background to set it off. Well done!!
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 0 N: 178] (622)
  • [2008-03-29 9:32]

Hello Luis,

Great moment for these small Warbler, but with a perfect quality and sharpness.
Very important are the beak it eye, also the lighting and the wonderful pastel colors in the background are very well.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Hello Luis,

Very nice Warbler, beautiful colors, I like the spiky hair
very well composed.. Well done

Everton

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1408] (4839)
  • [2008-03-29 9:40]

Hi Luis

Fabulous shot of this cute little bird, nicely composed with a lovely pose and excellent POV, nice detail with well saturated colours and a nice OOF BG.

Hil

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 735] (3444)
  • [2008-03-29 10:12]

hi luis,
lovely picture..the colourful sky looks great
tfs

Hola Luis !

As usual, you present another excellent shot! You've composed this shot wonderfully. The yellow plumage contrasts very nicely with the green shrubs.
I can't wait until those guys come back to our part of the woods. Hopefully, they'll be kind enough to pose like they did for you. Great job.

Take Care,

Martin

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 65 N: 2013] (8401)
  • [2008-03-29 10:51]

Hello Luis,

Great composition. Very good POV, DOF and sharpness. Your pictures have always wonderful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hola amigo.
Una encantadora escena con este pajarillo tan seguro en su rama.
Buenos colores muy bien conseguidos y excelente nitidez.Buen bg y acertado DoF.
Un saludo, JL.

Hi Luis

Wow, what a great shot of thsi tiny bird. Excellent composition with a great background that allows the bird to stand out perfectly.
Excellent sharpness. Great work.

Chris

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 51 N: 476] (2056)
  • [2008-03-29 14:14]

Hello Luis,
what a cute little Warbler!
beautiful pic! nicely composed, great colors!
Dejan

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 1 N: 4156] (13964)
  • [2008-03-29 14:34]
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Hola Luis,
This colorful warbler has brightened up Lucys birthday a whole bunch, as mean Bob sent us his snowstorm and we can not see to go out anywhere. Hopefully I can get her out to supper. The magic of your camera work brings out impressive details and colors my friend, thank you.
Rick

Bellissima immagine, ottimo POV, molto bella la composizione (personalmente avrei tagliato una piccola parte in basso per eliminare in parte la sfocatura in primo piano, molto buoni i dettagli e molto belli i colori con un magnifico sfondo. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Luis,

Wonderful colors nad stunning BG!

Thank you,

Eugene

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2008-03-29 17:21]

Beautiful shot of this cute little bird with the long name against the pink sky.
Very impressive... and lovely color scheme.
He is certainly presenting a perfect profile... sharp details...
TFS. : )

Hola Luis,
wonderful capture of this very beautiful passerine bird. Superb colors. Sharp details, POV, fantastic colored BG, POV great. Thanks for sharing. best wishes
Ahmet

Hello Luis,
Congratulations with this very special bird. I didn't have seen a photo of this bird for a very long time. Beautiful colours and light. Great sharpness and composition. Lovely POV, DOF and BG.
Regards,
Peter

Thank you indeed for introducing this fine and cute bird to me Luis, you've shown your expertise again in capturing this beautiful specimen in sharp focus and rich detail against a complimentary pinkish BG. Thank you again for your courtesy, amigo!
Mehmet

Beautiful Jose,
Excellent job on this very small bird.
Everything looks very good to me, a pleasure to view :)
Howard

perfect composition - love the rule of thirds here and the pleasant simple space you've allowed. Wonderful detail and great lighting. Very nice!

Hello Luis, what a superb catch. Excellent pose, good profile pov with sharp detail. Nice pastel contrasting bg. Good focus. tfs rgds Necip

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2008-03-30 14:13]

Bonjour Luis,

Encore une superbe photo de votre par. Bravo pour le bg original et les belles couleurs.
Merci pour le partage.
Joseph

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1263 W: 78 N: 873] (7898)
  • [2008-03-30 14:42]

hello Luis
good capture and nice pose of this cute warbler
i like composition, POV, BG, light, colours and details
TFS
regards
izler

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 0 N: 455] (1714)
  • [2008-03-31 14:28]

Hi Luis
Wonderful composition
Fine detail and sharpness
Nice natural color
Great shot of this cute little bird
tfs jon

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-31 21:21]

Hello Luis

Just marking the post for now.

Rob

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2041 W: 6 N: 2025] (13275)
  • [2008-04-02 13:07]

Hola amigo Luis,
hermoso pajarito, como dice mi hija, tiene cara de buena persona, bonito ambiente iluminación y bg...
saludos

Parece sacado de un cuento de hadas. Elegante y dulce trabajo con gran carga de arte. Excelente fondo y buena pose.
Abrazo.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3040 W: 148 N: 4529] (14629)
  • [2008-04-10 10:24]

Hi Luis.
Amazing in every aspect shot. I like it a lot. This is my next favorite image. Bravo.
Scene is stunning as well as the reproduction of the charming bird and twig. BG. Its colourastion and smoothness are fantastic too. My congratulations.
Alexei.

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