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The joy of flying


The joy of flying
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Copyright: Livio Soares de Medeiros (livios) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds in Brazil 2, Flying images 2, Nature in Patos de Minas 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-24 14:04
Viewed: 856
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I should have removed some dust spots on the sky, but I forgot to do so... Sorry.
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Polyborus
Species: plancus

These animals are quite resourceful, and when finding food will cleverly take full advantage of every opportunity afforded them.

In the wild, Crested Caracaras inhabit open brush lands. They can hunt insects and small animals. They feed mostly on carrion. Sometimes, the Caracara will visit carrion only for the potential to uncover insects in the carcass. Crested Caracaras will also harass other birds, even those as big as buzzards, until they drop their food for the Caracara. Their long talons aid the Crested Caracara in scratching the ground to unearth insects. Their long legs allow them to wade in search of frogs. These birds will also eat sick young livestock, turtle eggs, fish and even small turtles. Crested Caracaras make different sounds for alarm (shrieking), protest (repeated clucking sounds), and mating (repeated clicks ended by a drawn out trilling noise). During mating season, male Crested Caracaras will fight each other for females in mid-flight.

(Source: www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/raptors/rpt3037.html)
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  • Great 
  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 0 N: 300] (2268)
  • [2007-06-24 14:10]

Oi Livio belissima foto muito bem trabalhada exelente fotometria contra o céu,este tipo de foto é muito dificil mais voce consegui uma exelente imagem meus parabéns.
Nilson

Beautiful capture of the caracara in flight Livio.
I forgive you the dust spots :)
Even with those in the image it's a lovely one with most wonderful warm light, color tones and blue sky against wich the bird does stand out greatly.
Thanks for sharing.
Warm regards, Harry

Hi Livio,
Great shot of the crested caracara, especially on that nice blue background, these are really cool birds that I can never really get enough of.

Your sensor really needs to be cleaned especially a camera that belongs to a great photographer such as yourself. You should get your camera cleaned ASAP otherwise you may get lots of buildup and possibly start jamming up the mechanicnal operation, which would cost a lot more to get fixed. :)

hello
good focus, wonderful light, excellent framing, what else ? just a great shot, well done !
regards
jo

  • Great 
  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 563 W: 0 N: 1148] (5188)
  • [2007-06-24 20:01]

selam : well captured and presented pose with splendid colours. nice BG and POV TFS
best wishes
ridvan

  • Great 
  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-06-24 20:07]

Hello Livio

The lighting is very nice giving a warm glow to the bird.Very good focus and sharp details.The in flight capture is excellent.Wonderful colours.TFS

Rob

Hi,

Fantastic picture!!! Love the clarity and details. TFS

Varun

  • Great 
  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2007-06-25 6:47]

Belle prise,bravo pour l'éclairage et les détails.
Merci Livio.
Joseph

Hello Livio,
If I see this photo I'm glad I'm coming to Brazil in couple of weeks. Beautiful warm colours and great sharpness. Contrast against the BG is perfect.
Regards,
Peter

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1902 W: 8 N: 4957] (16017)
  • [2007-06-25 10:36]

Hi Livio,

A wonderful in-flight shot of this bird that is new to me. You caught him in a wonderful position showing him off well. The details of his face are amazing.

Jane

Hi Livio,
Nicely composed capture with nice details, sharpness, lighting and timing. Good notes. TFS.
best wishes
Ahmet

Oi Livio,
Excellent shot of this flying bird. Great sharpness and details of the feathers are clearly visible.

BL

Hi Livo,
perfectly frozen in flight with the high shutter speed. Stunning color saturation from the nice warm sunlight.
Perfectly composed and framed. Looks greast my friend!
Scott

Hi Livio,
Beautiful inflight, I like the warm color and interesting light here. Nice details, DOF, and well seen from the blue BG..
Great pose, this guy seems to be giving you a nod :)
Howard

Hi Livio,
What a great in flight shot!
I like very much the timing and sharpness of the image.
So good also the sunlight, so low, that produces that great warm and vivid tones on the bird's plumage.
Congratulations and thanks for shae it.
My best regards,
JM

Oi Livio. Como consegue uma foto tão perfeita?
Abraços
Marconi

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