To Mickey (Vignesh Ganesan)

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To  Mickey (Vignesh Ganesan)
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1035 W: 5 N: 2718] (9902)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80, 80-200 f2.8D ED AF Nikkor+1.5X Kenko
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-26 18:59
Viewed: 579
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is to "Mickey" Vignesh Ganesan.

Yellow-rumped Warbler Female.
Dendroica coronata.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Parulidae
Genus: Dendroica
Species: D. coronata

Binomial name
Dendroica coronata
(Linnaeus, 1766)

Three closely related North American bird forms—the eastern Myrtle Warbler (ssp coronata), its western counterpart, Audubon's Warbler(ssp group auduboni), the Northwest Mexican Black-fronted Warbler (ssp nigrifrons), and the Guatemalan Goldman's Warbler (ssp goldmani)—are periodically lumped as the Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata).

Classification
Since 1973, American Ornithological Union has elected to merge these passerine birds as one species. These two forms were apparently separated by glaciation during the last ice age, and developed distinguishing physical characteristics. When it was shown however that they were able to interbreed, they no longer qualified to be considered as separate species. The reluctance of some North American birdwatchers to accept A.O.U.'s change in speciation may stem from the changes in their "life lists". Technically, what before may have justifiably counted for two entries should perhaps now be cut back to one. The two Middle American subspecies, goldmani and nigrifrons are sedentary and diverged from the northern migratory subspecies in the Pleistocene, and so probably represent separate species.

Distribution
The Yellow-rumped Warbler breeds from eastern North America west to the Pacific, and southward from there into parts of Mexico. It is a migratory bird which travels to Central America and the Caribbean for winters. Among warblers it is one of the last to leave North America in the fall, and among the first to return. It is an occasional vagrant to the British Isles and Iceland.

Description
In summers, males of both forms have streaked backs of black on slate blue, white wing patches, a streaked breast, and conspicuous yellow patches on the crown, flank, and rump. Audubon's Warbler also sports a yellow throat patch, while the Myrtle Warbler has a white throat and eye stripe, and a contrasting black cheek patch. Females of both forms are more dull, with brown streaking front and back, but still have noticeable yellow rumps. Goldman's Warbler, of Guatemala, resembles Audubon's but has a white lower border to the yellow throat and otherwise darker plumage; males replace the slate blue of Audubon's with black.

These birds are primarily insectivorous, although when bugs are scarce, the Myrtle Warbler also enjoys eating the wax-myrtle berries which gave it its name. They often flit, flycatcher-like, out from their perches in short loops, in search of insects.

They nest in coniferous and mixed woodlands, and lay 4-5 eggs in a cup-shaped nest.

The Yellow-rumped has a trill-like song of 4-7 syllables (tyew-tyew-tyew-tyew,tew-tew-tew) and an occasional check or chip call note.

From Wikipedia.
Saludos
Luis52

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I hope I am the first to tell you that this is one of your best! I love it and wish I had taken it...What a fine composition....my goodness..we are all so full of talent and good eyes....great image Luis!
I may yet take you up and come to share a cerveza with you one day!
bob

Another beautiful species you bring us Luis.
An interesting comp & POV, I like it.
Excellent detail, DOF, color, BG, and exposure mf.
Howard

Hi Luis,

Lovely shot of this beautiful bird
Good compo with great natural colors
perfect POV and sharpness


TFS Thijs

Very nice bird shot..
Well DOF and great contrast
TFS
Naseer,

www.photoblink.com

Hola Luis, fine Yellow-rumped warbler image. Very good pose, plumage details, and note. Tfs my freind, Ricardo

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4446] (13284)
  • [2008-04-26 22:30]

Hi Luis

Great shot - great division of the frame plus good detail and colour.

TFS

James

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 8 N: 1023] (3786)
  • [2008-04-26 22:36]

Hola Luis,

Que lindo pajarito, muy nien focalizado apesar del arbore
nitidez y composicion perfecta... Yo amo Mexico, es um pais
que junto con mi Brasil es lo mas bello del mundo..
Hasta la proxima amigo

Everton

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 340 W: 74 N: 647] (2537)
  • [2008-04-26 22:52]

Hi Luis!

You present us a delightful, very delicate and artistic pictures. The pastel colours are magnificient and the richness of the details is amazing. I'm also impressed by the perfect lighting.

Kind regards

Markus

Hello Luis,

Only marking today.
Mariki

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 441 W: 0 N: 68] (472)
  • [2008-04-27 1:26]

Hi Luis,
Splendid capture of this beauty. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

Hi Luis,
What a beautiful bird capture and nice dedication to our cousin Mickey:) Lovely! All are perfect as usual my friend.
TFS.
Have a nice sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Luis,
Great photo of this Warbler. Beautiful colours, very good sharpness and details. Excellent POV, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Heloo Luis,
Splendid and very well composed capture of this beauty. TFS.
Regards,
Deniz

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4021] (13255)
  • [2008-04-27 7:39]

Hi Cousin,

A beautiful picture! Wonderful shot of the Warbler posing so nicely - you worked your magic once again. Perfect colors, fine details and a superb composition.

Jane

A beautiful specimen, and a new species for me Luis, your usual "textbook" capture is quite informative, together with the fine note amigo, TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 4 N: 1811] (8606)
  • [2008-04-27 8:00]

Hello Luis, I am honoured on behalf of vignesh to post a dedicated picture for him. Thank you so much excelent shot with superb focus and composition. Ganesh

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 0 N: 489] (2152)
  • [2008-04-27 10:46]

Hola Luis, excelente fotografia, con tonos de color suaves y muy agradables, la luz en su punto y un fondo adecuado para destacar mas al motivo. Un saludo

Hi Luis,

Just marking today and be back later...

Pekka

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5087] (17953)
  • [2008-04-27 13:17]

Very fine capture, Luis!
This little Warbler looks great with the conifer plant!
Very good BG that contrasts perfectly with the bird and plant.
Sharp and crisp.
Great diagonal composition too.
Well done!

Joe

Hi Luis,

Very good capture! I hope ours are back to Botanical garden soon!

Thank you,

Eugene

hello Luis

beautiful shot of this lovely bird, fine POV and framing,
i love the bird's pose, great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hola Luis,

This is a very nice image of the Wabler!
well balanced with plant and the subject!
the lighting is really good and beautiful in the shot
well done
muchas gracias
Saludos
Tony

Hi Luis
Superb presentation with crystal clear detail
Lovely natural color and light.tfs jon

Luis,

That bird looks very familiar! I can tell you it made the trip up North without a problem :-)
That's a great capture my Friend. Although I have very little experience shooting warblers, all I know is that they are NOT easy to photograph. You've done wonderfully here. Great work.

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1216 W: 78 N: 843] (6904)
  • [2008-04-29 1:37]

hello Luis
well composed and good captured of this cute bird
i like POV, BG, colours and details
TFS
regards
izler

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3932] (13252)
  • [2008-04-29 20:52]

Hello Luis,
Outstanding image once again my friend. Your talents of bird photography are exceptional. I look forward to each of your postings.
Rick

Hallo Luis
Time is rather limited at the moment, but I could not pass without leaving a few words of appreciation for your posting. This is indeed a beautiful image, and in my opinion a lovely dedication to this youngster (Mickey) who is shows lots of interest in photography at his young age. The yellow patches between the grey feathers are very eye-catching. I also like the white circle around the eye and the charcoal coloured beak. The contrast between the green scrub and the colour of the bird is great and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing this lovely presentation.
Kind regards.
Anna

Olá Luis,
Great image, fine capture, sharp and very well composed.TFS
Raimundo

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2073 W: 6 N: 1848] (12714)
  • [2008-06-30 9:20]

Querido LUis,
preciosa ave,
con bello plumaje...
limpio bg,
por aquí los días son bastante calurosos,
que sueles hacer tu en estos dias a la hora de salir a tomar fotos...?
saludos y muchos recuerdos a la familia.

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