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Himalayan Monal Pheasant


Himalayan Monal Pheasant
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Copyright: Za Kiwi (zakiwi) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 20 N: 274] (1309)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500 F/4-6.3 EX HSM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-08-07 4:05
Viewed: 1212
Points: 19
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi All,

The two things that I really enjoy about TrekNature is how much I am learning about photography and how much I am learning about our beautiful world. I have become so aware of all the magnificent creatures that we share this earth with.

Well when I saw this old boy I could not believe my eyes. It took hours on the internet to get an ID, but I am overjoyed to share this Himalayan Monal Pheasant with you. Here are some details about the Himalayan Monal Pheasant:

Other Names: Impeyan Pheasant, Impeyan Monal

Range: The Himalayas, from eastern Afghanistan to western China

Subspecies: None recognized at this time, but current studies may place birds in northwestern India has a new subspecies as they lack the white rump and have more green on breast.

Habitat: Mountainous regions; in summer, they are found in rocky, grass covered meadows and winters in coniferous and mixed forests.

Description: The males are adorned with beautiful metallic colors of green, purple, red and blue; they also have a large white patch on the rump. The breast and underparts are black and the tail is copper. You can see from the photograph on the right, that the males also have a very long crest, much like a peacock. The male also has a bare patch of turquoise blue skin around the eye.The hens, while much duller than the male, are still attractive. They are basically mottled brown overall, with black, buff and white streaks. Her throat is white and she has a short crest. Hens also have the blue patch around the eyes. First year males resemble the hens, but are larger and have black feathers on the neck and breast.

Status in Wild: Considered stable throughout much of its range, but may have been eliminated in Afganistan.

Interesting Facts: The national bird of Nepal. Commonly called the Impeyan after Lady Impey who first kept them in captivity.

Hope you enjoy

Zakiwi
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Excellent portrait!
Beautiful colour, great sharpness.
TFS!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2005-08-07 4:16]

Hi Zakiwi. This pheasant is truly magnificent. I don't think I have ever seen one. Where did you find it? At a zoo?
Though a bit overexposed, your capture is a great portrait of this beautiful bird. The colors are stunning, and I really like your POV. TFS. : )
I heartily agree with your feelings towards TN and toward our Earth in general. : )

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-08-07 5:06]

Hi Erich, your bird is a little beauty. What a lot of different colours; I love the irridescent lights shining in her feathers. You might have cleaned her beak up first though!
And ditto to your comments about TN, we all/most of us have had our eyes opened to the nature around us. And your notes are very interesting, I'm happy to see what you have written, thank you.

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  • sway Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 303 W: 85 N: 308] (1224)
  • [2005-08-07 5:12]

HI Erich,
Nice shot. I love the metalic coloured feathers on this bird.
Nice composition and you have him looking at you.
Well done.
Is it another from your zoo trip?
Sue
:)

Hello!
This portrait is just amazing!
I love close-up, colours and eyes! good job!

Hello Za,
beautiful portrait of the bird. I like itīs metallic colours. Good job.

Good detail and good POV. Nicely exposed. Good composition. Excellent DOF and framing. The colour seems a touch light to me, I've done a WS to show you what I mean. Excellent notes, it's a good feeling when you finally find the ID of a subject after hours of searching.
Well captured, thanks for posting.
Have a good week.

Excellent details & sharpness, perfect composition and great colours. Fantastic work! Well done, Za.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-08-07 15:23]

Hi Erich,

Great colors, nice catchlight in the eye and wonderful composition. I just love your frame! Details are sharp and exposure is generally good, but you have a burnt spot in the right lower corner and directly right from the eye. Anyway, note is very detailed and informative and the portrait is good. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

What a beautiful creature! The picture is sound, and the note deserves full marks for the research that went onto it. Dankie vir jou moeite! Weereens vol punte.

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