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Striated pardalote


Striated pardalote
Photo Information
Copyright: jon cody (darwin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 248 W: 0 N: 459] (1726)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, 100-400L is
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 20:08
Viewed: 772
Points: 32
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Striated Pardalote

Scientific name: Pardalotus striatus
Family: Pardalotidae
Order: Passeriformes

The Striated Pardalote is more common than people usually think, with its call the first indication of the presence of this brightly coloured little bird. There is considerable variation in plumage characteristics across the range of this species. All birds have white eyebrows with a yellow spot in front of the eye, olive-grey backs and a white stripe in the wing. In different parts of the country, the wing stripe may be narrow or wide, the coloured spot at the front end of this stripe may be red or yellow, and the black crown may have or lack fine white stripes. Both male and female are similar in plumage. Young birds also resemble the adults, but are notably paler, particularly on the crown and face.
The Striated Pardalote is found throughout most of Australia, being absent only from the most arid areas. Like other species of pardalotes, it is found only in Australia.
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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 631 W: 42 N: 1160] (3748)
  • [2008-04-12 23:22]

Hi Jon,

These are a loverly coloured bird, I use to have a pair (slightly different) in my Sydney home, excellent detail well framed.

Cheers Rick :)

Lovely shot, beautiful colors and details. Good job! Carme.

Hi Jon,
Nice capture. I like the composition and colors.
TFS
Wei

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1799 W: 8 N: 4669] (15091)
  • [2008-04-13 8:49]

Hi Jon,

The colors of this bird are amazing. I love the pose showing him off so well. Super sharp details of the beautiful wings and plummage. What strange positions his feet are in!

Jane

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 0 N: 294] (2230)
  • [2008-04-13 11:40]

Ola Jon, exelente foto muito bem focada e de nitidez super boa meus parabéns.
Nilson

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2620 W: 135 N: 7538] (23519)
  • [2008-04-14 7:08]

Hello Jon,
I missed the Striated Pardelot one when I was in OZ, so it's nice to see this fine capture with good sharpness, pose and POV. Looks like the light was against you a bit.
Even so its a great image and thanks for sharing it,
Regards, Ivan

hello Jon

excellent shot of this bird that seems to be
againts the daylight (in French « en contre-jour »),
fine POV and framing, excellent sharpness and detais,
a little catch-light at the eye it would change alot in the image,

TFS

Asbed

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-14 19:59]

Hello Jon

You capture such lovely colours in your bird shots.
Nicely focused with great detail.
The POV and DOF are excellent.
TFS

Rob

Hi Jon,
Just amazing birds you got there down under. This looks like our yellow wagtail that has been dramatically shortened. Nice pose and very sharp details. Great work.

TFS

Pekka

Hallo Jon
What a delightful and colourful image of this Striated Pardalote. This is a beautiful bird and you have captured it in a perfect close-up pose. The different coloured of layered plumage is vivid and very bright and the details of the beak and sharp nails on its paws are displayed well. It is a pity that the dark eye is slightly hidden away in the black plumage around the eye area. This is nevertheless a beautiful bird with lovely features.The framing and composition is great. A pleasant image with great natural colours and light.Thank you very much for sharing. I enjoyed this one, as this is a lovely bird.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 1515] (6934)
  • [2008-04-21 6:23]

Hi Jon
NIce presentation.Good POV and lovely colors.Also nice oof bg.<
TFS Michel

Hello Jon. This is a very sharp image with completely muted background. Stunning shot exposing the plumage in an excellent perch. Well done and best regards. Jusni

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 124 W: 0 N: 220] (654)
  • [2008-04-27 0:08]

hi Jon,
great shot of this little Pardalote.. i saw them for my first time on the weekend! didn't get a great shot, but i now know where to find them. you caught it really nicely, great lighting, fantastic color and detail. well done!
Gethin

Great looking specie Jon, a handsome little fella :)
Looks like you had tough light, but have managed it well.
Good POV, DOF, detail, and pose.
TFS,
Howard

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2475 W: 168 N: 7514] (23734)
  • [2008-05-07 2:08]

Hello Jon,
Wha a fine capture of this beautiful bird. I like the light and the colours and details of the beautiful plumage are very sharp. I love the way birds hold on to a wire!:-)
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1331 W: 108 N: 4848] (21470)
  • [2008-05-08 7:42]

Well done Jon on a great shot of this nice bird, It's sharp, well composed and technically good! Thanks!

Mario

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