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Under a scorching sun


Under a scorching sun
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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: 2006-12-24
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm UV
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-03 22:35
Viewed: 990
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
By far, the bird I like to shoot the most.

When I took the shot, the afternoon was indeed scorching. I went to an area where the guys above and some vultures can be found.
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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)

mlines, red45, Janice, horia, TAZ, scottevers7, claudine, wkshelton, Argus, vanderschelden, marhowie, RAP, dew77 has marked this note useful
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Hi Livios. Very clear capture of this fine rather large looking Falcon. The colour is stark and shows high summer very well. TFS. Murray.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26973)
  • [2007-01-04 2:34]

Ola Livio!

Agree with you - one of most interesting and fascinating birds from your region! This time with my favourite desert theme. I like its pose and vigilant eye. Very nice work my friend!

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2135 W: 224 N: 3948] (13111)
  • [2007-01-04 4:03]

Hi Livio

What a beautiful shot of this impressive crested caracaras!
I can see why this is your favourite bird to shoot - the colors and pattern of its feathers is magnificent and it also offers you a wonderful sitting pose :)
The POV here is excellent, the sharpness is impeccable and the DOF is great, isolating the bird from the BG very well.
Exceptionally presented and composed, too.
Cheers and Happy 2007!
Horia

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2007-01-04 4:19]

Hey Livio, I recognise the red dry soil of Brazil... And I also recognise this clown of a bird too. You have posted some great shots of them before. It is good to see him/ her again.TFS
Janice

Hi Livio,
Look like a very bright suny day. Great shot. Light was well managed. Nicely composed picture.

Ben Lakitan

Hi Livio
Another good shot of your caracara.
In this one I like the highlighted golden feathers
Good pose and OOF background.
cheers
Chris

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2007-01-04 5:48]

Hello Livio,
There was a long time a didn't see you ;-) You offer us a nice shot. I appreciate the warm colors and the pose of the bird, I like how he looks at you.
Bravo and happy new year !

Hi Livio,
They are some beautiful looking birds with that striking plumage. You managed the very strong sun well. It really looks HOT! Colors and detail look excellent. Fill flash filled in very well on the underside to balance the shadows. Well done!
Scott

Hello Livio,
This is a very detailed capture of this strange (for me) bird. The tones of colors are very bright and nice. I like this POV and composition. It has really nice feathers and feather's pattern. Interesting notes about this specie too. Thanks,
Claudine

Hello Livio,

Excllent work, Greatcolors Bg POV DOF perfect details very crisp, nicly compiosed and capture photo, perfcet details very crisp, nice work

TFS Kyle

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2007-01-04 8:49]

Hello Livio,
This is a fine capture of a Crested Caracara, a species of bird new to me. The sharpness provides enough contrast agaist the similar colored BG. Good lighting and presentation.
TFS and regards, Ivan

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2887] (10445)
  • [2007-01-04 13:48]

Hola Livio.- Una foto muy clara y nitida. Muy bonitos colores se aprecian en el plumaje de esta ave. Luis52.

Livio,
Great pic. Sharp and moody.
I like the light displaying well the color gamut in the plumage.
TFS
Annick

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1479 W: 18 N: 3030] (11110)
  • [2007-01-04 14:04]

Great pose, a wonderful looking bird full of character. Great POV.

TFS

Karan

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2007-01-04 15:42]

Bonjour Livio!

Bravo pour cette superbe prise.L'oiseau est splandide et les détails du plumage sont parfaits.J'aime bien aussi l'environnement.
Merci et bonne année!
Joseph

Hello Livio.
Excellent detail/sharpness, and I think you handled the bright sunlight very well here.
It's well composed with a good POV, and nice color too :) Good to see you posting again,
Very well done.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2007-01-05 7:24]

Una interesante captura querido amigo con luminosidad y colorido, con detalles bien marcados gracias a un apropiado foco y su consecuente nitidez.
Me gusta el punto de vista captado con adecuado encuadre, aunque el fondo no colabora con la visión del ave.
Un gran saludo desde Buenos Aires... Ricardo

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-01-13 16:17]

Hello Livio,
Wonderful capture.POV,moment you caught and composition are excellent.
TFS..:-)

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