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Greater Roadrunner


Greater Roadrunner
Photo Information
Copyright: mark wales (harnser) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 12] (61)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D1X, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO DG
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-01-15 14:21
Viewed: 1433
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
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Best way to spend Christmas day- out with the camera in a great location!

Geococcyx californianus Order CUCULIFORMES - Family CUCULIDAE - Subfamily Neomorphinae

The Greater Roadrunner is a signature bird of the desert Southwest. During the 20th century, its range expanded all the way to southern Missouri and western Louisiana. A ground-dwelling cuckoo, it feeds on snakes, scorpions, and any other small animal it can catch and subdue.

The Greater Roadrunner can reach running speeds of 30 km/hr (18.6 mi/hr). It holds its head and tail flat and parallel to the ground when running at its top speed.

Notes Source: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Greater_Roadrunner_dtl.html

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To wishnugaruda: Thanksharnser 1 01-15 15:42
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Mark I like your work and this one is a beauty. The side lighting is striking, the pose alert and a beautiful BG too. Great detail, well exposed and composed. You've got style :)

Hi Mark,
this bird is so pretty and you captured it with wonderful sharpness and colours.
I like it - but your big name is a little disturbing - nobody here want's to copy your shot - perhaps you make it a little smaller, thanks.
Anyway, excellent shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2006-01-15 16:48]

What a great shot of this roadrunner, Mark. I know they are not easy to catch, since they do live up to their name and like to run around very fast. Sharp details, good light, and fantastic POV. Great job and TFS. : )

Wonderful photo, composition and technically wise! Thanks for sharing - Xplorator Radu

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  • ErEs2 Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 15] (576)
  • [2006-01-16 4:40]

Hi
great photo :)
TFS
Rafal

Hi Mark,
Excellent capture of a beautiful bird with nice pose,
great POV and good composition.
Thanks for sharing!

This is a great shot Mark. Lovely pose, great eye contact, nicely comopsed, but the large watermark spoils it.

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  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-01-16 21:00]

Hi Mark,
You did a beautifull image, sharpness is perfect dof + pov are excellent. i like the colours and lighting.
**Your logo is too obvious :-)

Best regards,

Hi Mark,
This capture is wonderful! I love the pose of the roadrunner. Composition is great. Details and sharpness are excellent. Soft colors and OOF background are fantastic. Bravo! I put in my favorites!

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