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Calling
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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: 2006-02-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-22 21:18
Viewed: 1229
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There is hardly a more diverse family of birds in the world than the Cuculidae. The variety ranges from parasitic songsters that lay their eggs in the nests of other birds (the classic Old World cuckoo) to large & rangy ground-feeders like the Guira Cuckoo of southern South America (above) to secretive beasts whose gurgling "waterbottle" calls can dominate an African landscape, such as the Burchell's Coucal. The biodiversity in this group may support the growing feeling among ornithologists that the wonderfully strange birds which comprise the current "family" should more properly separated into four to six different families. The relationship of the groups of these birds to each other is still very uncertain.

(www.montereybay.com/creagrus/cuckoos.html)
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It's a "bird of eastern tropical South America in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is 40 cm (16 inches) long, with gray-brown streaked body, short frowsy crest, and a thinner bill than that of its close relatives, the anis. Guiras live in small flocks in grasslands and feed on grasshoppers and other insects. Guiras, like anis, give off a strong, pungent odour".

(www.britannica.com/eb/article-9038447)

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Fantastic Livios.

I realy apreciate the sharpnes of the bird vs the homogen background. Saturation is great!!!

Thanks

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2006-02-22 22:06]

Hi Livio, another shot of the mad professor again. Excellent composition showing us how long he is. And his mad eyes are still sparkling. A beautiful image, TFS
Janice

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2006-02-22 22:16]

Bonsoir Livio!

Je trouve cet oiseau magnifique,les couleurs sont excellente et la netteté de l'image parfaite. Félicitations pour le Bg, la pose de l'oiseau et les superbwes contrastes.

Merci.



joseph

Hi Livio,
this i a very good picture.
The shallow DOF mkaes the subject stands out well from the BG.
Very good sharpness and details. The POV and colours are also very good.
Great work, my friend.

Wonderful shot with excellent POV, DOF and clarity. The note with the picture is highly informative.

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5747 W: 606 N: 3503] (9405)
  • [2006-02-23 2:57]

Hi Livio
Firstly, thank you for introducing me to this unknown bird (to me anyhow) and for a very interesting and informative note.
Your composition is just great. From the diagonal branch running through the photo to the positioning of the bird itself looking back to utilize all the space to the left of the photo. Lovely stuff.
Technically it is of the highest standard and quality. DOF, BG, colour, exposure and lighting are all executed too the book.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot
PS. Gee, TN and its members just do not seize to amaze me with all the fantastic material and the quality of the work.

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 787 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2006-02-23 3:03]

Hi Livio,
excellent shot. Very good details and DOF. I like the composition and colours, too. Good captured and well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-02-23 3:48]

Hello Livio!
It's great capture.Lighting,pose of bird,cross framing,simple
BG,3d effect details and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

Very nice shot Livio. Lovely light and depth of colour. Well composed with sharp details. Good work. TFS.

Hi Livio,
This is a superb shot!
Brilliant pose and beautiful colours,
the details are very sharp and clear,
very nice background.
Thanks for sharing!

Stunning shot.Fabulous detail,colours and comp.
Andrew.

Hi Livio,
Very sharp and detailed capture. Excellent BG, exposure & color.
A great composition, POV and pose.
Very well done mf.

hi livio
good POV and DOF,good details too.
very great capture.
laurent

Very nice capture of the Guira Cuckoo, the lighting is excellent with a very nice DOF. :)

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-02-23 12:45]

Beautiful bird, wonderful colors and sharp details. The POV and the nutral background let the bird stand out of the picture. Lovely composition.
Sky

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2192 W: 124 N: 2599] (8406)
  • [2006-02-23 14:18]

wauw livio,
this is a fantastic capture a great photo of yours, very good composition, fantastic pov and a great dof, very good job my friend.
gr. jaap

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 884 W: 2 N: 616] (2070)
  • [2006-02-23 14:24]

Hay Livio , hi is very beautifull ,great photo ,
sharpnes compositie everithing ar good ,i like it thanks ,greeting Teunie .

A beautiful image, classic composition for a bird photo, and with all the right ingredients for a first class rating!

Well done!

Matt

Hello Livio,
another fine capture. Excellent composition, colours and POV/DoF. As always, a great note too. Great work, very well done. Thank you.

Well captured Livio
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are good. Good POV and pose.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1586 W: 32 N: 1350] (3980)
  • [2006-02-23 17:09]

Hello Livio,
This is a very nice capture.
Excellent composition,nice sharp detail and a perfect background.
Great shot.

TFS

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2006-02-23 21:01]

I love the calling pose on this one, Livio. A beautiful bird with such a long tail. The details on the head and throat are amazing. I like the composition as well. TFS. : )

Great diagonal lines Livio. Great sharpness, colours and neutral OOF background.
An excellent shot.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2887] (10445)
  • [2006-02-25 12:48]

Hola Livio.- Muy buena foto, exelentes contrastes y muy buena profundidad de campo, me agrada el color verde. Luis52

Bonsoir Livio!

Je trouve cet
prise de vue magnifique,les couleurs sont excellente et la netteté de l'image parfaite. Félicitations pour le Bg, la pose de l'oiseau et les superbes contrastes.

Merci et bravo ....JP

Hi Livios, Great post, I love the contrast between bird and BG. Wonderful pose and composition and technically very good. Out of interest, how far away from this bird were you, did you use a tripod and what ISO was it taken on? It is very sharp and clear. Very well done :)

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