Solitary (Black) Cacique

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• Mana (18518)
• [2008-03-10 5:14]

Hi Peter,
We have seen a variety of black birds here on TN lately and this is another good one. Very impressive sharpness and perfectly exposed plumage which is so difficult in black or white subjects. Nice pose you have captured with a precise DOF and from a well chosen POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• Argus (35107)
• [2008-03-10 5:23]

Hello Peter,
Nice capture of a Black Cacique, a species of cacique new to me. The POV and sharpness aare fine and this is well composed against a neutral BG.
Thanks for sharing this interesting image,
Ivan

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• darwin (1393)
• [2008-03-10 6:39]

Hi Peter
Another unique capture
Very good detail in the feathers,being black
I always find it difficult getting a good shot
of a bird that is black.well done. tfs jon

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• boreocypriensis (34071)
• [2008-03-10 8:03]
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He friend Peter,
What a lovely bird (I love all black animals, even snakes:p). Your capture is excelent and fantastic. Lovely composition, great sharpnes and nice details too. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-03-10 8:23]

Well done Peter on this dark bird. Sharp details, good exposure and a very well composed image. Thanks!

Mario

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-03-10 8:28]

Hi Peter,

Congratulations for being the first to show this bird on TN. It's so hard to get a good shot of an all black bird but you did a wonderful job with excellent details of his face and plummage. Wonderful background to make him stand out so well.

Jane

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• nglen (32250)
• [2008-03-10 13:38]

Hi Peter. As mana said we have seen many good blackbirs and this is one more to add to the list. you have captured fine detail and a nice pose. it dose not have the yellow eye ring of the blackbird in England. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• warnzy (20)
• [2008-03-10 15:13]

Hi Peter,

I certainly haven't seen one of these on TN or anywhere else. Nice looking littl bird and you have captured some nice detail in his black plumage, which isn't an easy task.

Mike

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• bahadir (642)
• [2008-03-10 19:33]

Hello Peter
Beautiful end excellent shot of this beauty. TFS. Regards, Bahadır

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• zulfu (870)
• [2008-03-10 20:04]

Hi Peter
Lovely capture, excelent details and composition. TFS. Regards, Mehmet

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• albert (2089)
• [2008-03-11 6:31]

Hello Peter
Good capture and very good photo of this Cacique, never seen it before
TFS
Albert

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• Necipp (100)
• [2008-03-11 11:12]

Hello Peter, wonderful catch, interesting perch v.good lighting to get the black detail in the feathers. Nice close composition tfs. Rgds Necip

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• smitha (3753)
• [2008-03-11 20:30]

Hello Peter,
It's always good to see "first ones' on TN. in that way you can learn a lot more new species. :) This is an excellent bird profile shot. Very good POV and Dof and good details captured.Thanks forsharing this shot and also for the very informative notes.
Regards,
Smitha.

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• waylim (924)
• [2008-03-11 20:33]

Peter,
Good job photographic this cute Cacique. I still find it very difficult to get a good image of any birth that is dark brown or black in color. Good composition and good detail on the feather and eyes. Well done.
Way

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• Tamrock (3133)
• [2008-03-12 9:08]

hello peter!
a fine black bird you showing with
good sharpness and a nice bakcground!
well done!

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2008-03-12 22:35]

Hello Peter,
beautiful picture with very good POV and composition.
Lovely light and nice colours.TFS

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2008-03-13 6:18]

Hi Peter,
Nice capture of this black cacique with good composition and nice details on the dark plumage. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-13 9:22]

Hello Peter

The plumage detail and exposure is very good.The dark colour can be difficult,but you managed it very well.
Well placed in the frame with excellent POV.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

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• cuckooroller (0)
• [2008-03-24 2:18]

Hi Peter,
Nice. Will run it past the Jaramillo Icterid monograph later just to be sure.

EDIT: Yes, you are right on the ID. Finally had time to check this one.