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Falco Novaeseelandiae


Falco Novaeseelandiae
Photo Information
Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Sigma 80-400 OS, Hoya UV 77mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): New Zealand Raptors, Falcons - I chapter [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-03 3:47
Viewed: 1612
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
NovaeseelandiaeMy sixth post in the series of the New Zealand Falcon. For information on this incredible endemic predator, please visit any of my earlier posts listed below. I hope you enjoy my images. Thanks for looking.

NEW ZEALAND FALCON (Karearea) Falco Novaeseelandiae
Size: 41-48cm.
Status: Threatened.
Range: Throughout main islands but rare north of the Volcanic Plateau of the central North Island. Some off-shore and outlying islands.
Habitat: Native forests, more particularly in hilly districts.
Food: Birds and small mammals.
Voice: A staccato call “Kek-kek-kek-kek”.
Breeding: October-December. Two to four eggs, reddish brown with chocolate blotches.
General: Females are generally bigger and more richly coloured than the males. Young are darker. Fully protected.

1. Flight of the Falcon
2. Bird of Prey
3. Solitary Predator
4. Working Predator
5. Endemic Raptor


IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 9:58 a.m.
Date: 23rd April 2005
Weather conditions: Indoors
Lens: Sigma 80-400mm OS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/125
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 400
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-05-03 3:53]

Hello Pam!
Wonderful pose again.Eye contact,lighting,details and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-05-03 3:55]

Ah Pam, another beauty. Terrific capture, great details and colours. And he's looking at you so inquisitively. Very well done. TFS.

I don't know how I've missed alll your other falcon posts.
This one is superb.A really brilliant portrait Pam.
Excellent pose,POV and clarity.Well composed.
Overall great post.Well done.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-05-03 6:21]

Again a wonderful portrait of this beautiful Falcon Pam. Excellent lightening and sharp detials. I love the eyes. Maybe it could have used a little more contrast but that's a minor nit. It's really well composed and the low(ish) POV works very good. He looks large! TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Wonderful falcon portrait Pam!
Clear eyes,sharp details,DOF and composition are excellent.Thanks for sharing.

Another fantastic portrait from you Pam, I love the inquisitive look he is giving you, well done.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-03 7:03]

Beau et intéressant portrait bien composé pour ce magnifique faucon. Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté.
Smart & Well Done !

Hi Pam,
Gorgeous! Your image really highlights the beauty of this falcon's eyes. Composition is great with the falcon having such a funny expression on its face. Colours and detail are fabulous. Great image, thank you for posting it for us :)

This is heaps better than the previous postings. The POV is great and the detail extraordinary. Well done Pam, I love his look.

Hello Pam, A unigue POV and this falcons lookin' straight at ya! Excellent impact factor to your falcon portrait. Very good job on this!

It is a mesmerizing stare he gives you here, Pam.
This is a beautiful photo with exceptional POV and details. Well done on this fine composition, and thank you.

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