Kawaupuka

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Kawaupuka
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4029 W: 529 N: 8227] (27488)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Canon 70-300mm DO IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Marumi UV 58mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-07 3:37
Viewed: 661
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Little Shag (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos brevirostris)

Maori Name: Kawaupuka

The smallest shag found in New Zealand. Plumages are highly variable ranging from all black to pied, but all have short stubby, yellow bills (adult), a brown eye and black feet. Adults have yellow facial skin and a small black crest on the forehead. Silent away from their colonies, at the nest they are noisy making a variety of harsh croaks and whistles.

Mainly small fish (smelt, bullies, goldfish, flounder, sole) and freshwater crayfish make up their diet.

Little Shags nest in large colonies in trees, low bushes or on ledges usually near water. The breeding season is from August to March with a peak in October to November. The nest is a platform of sticks and leaves about 30 cm across. Clutches contain 2 – 5 pale blue – green eggs. There is no New Zealand information on incubation or fledging periods.

Vital Statistic

Conservation Status: Protected native
Mainland Status: Widespread and common (esp. Northern NZ)
Size: 56cm, 700g
Life Span: 6+ years
Breeding: August - May
Diet: Small fish & fresh water crayfish

The above obtained from http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/Fauna/ShagLittle.htm

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 2:160pa.m.
Date: 18th June 2006
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 70-300mm DO IS
Filter: Marumi 58mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/200
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 210mm
ISO: 100
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1133 W: 259 N: 2406] (10803)
  • [2006-07-07 3:44]

Hi Pam,

Great composition of this bird,well composed against the light BG,very sharp and detailed,well done,

Paul

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1103 W: 173 N: 1227] (4038)
  • [2006-07-07 6:27]

Hi Pam,
An unusual looking bird, I've never seen this one before. It's a great shot, nice POV to see all the details in the wings and tail. Great detail and perfect exposure, DOF is spot-on and great framing/composition. A great shot.
Have a good weekend
Adrian

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4217] (13775)
  • [2006-07-07 6:54]

Hello Pam.
Very sweet picture with excellent tints of black colours. The picture is well composed, sharpness of details is great. TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Pam,
pose is excellent, great work. Very good sharpness, details, colours and composition. Thanks for sharing.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • Anton Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 50 W: 11 N: 161] (589)
  • [2006-07-07 11:36]

A well exposed picture with a lot of detail in the dark plumage. Well done and TFS.

Hi Pam,
this is a beautiful catch with very good details.
The exposure is great, loots of details in the black and the white is not OE. Well composed and good POV.
Great work.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3082 W: 231 N: 5811] (19540)
  • [2006-07-07 18:21]

This one is a cutie, Pam.
I like his pose and his tail all fanned out.
Excellent exposure that brings out the range of values in the black plumage. Great composition.
TFS. : )

Bonjour Pam!

Excellente prise de vue de ce bel oiseau ,la pose de l'oiseau est superbe et le back ground avec l'eau brouillée le fait bien ressortir. Bravo pour les couleurs et la netteté.
Merci et passe un bon week end...JP

Hi Pam,
Great quality shot. Excellent exposure, sharpness, detail, color, pose, and POV of this cute little shag (IMHO). ;)
Well composed, Very well done.
Have a nice weekend mf!

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1549 W: 0 N: 1182] (6482)
  • [2006-07-07 22:40]

Hi Pam,
Excellent shot! Perfect exposure, great sharpness and clarity, nice POV and well framed.
Thanks for sharing!

Good morning Pam,
A late one again, very quick visit.
Another good quality post from you, worthy of a nice big :).
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend.

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