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Mr. Handsome


Mr. Handsome
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Copyright: Selen Ediger (SelenE) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2304 W: 59 N: 3674] (11774)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-30
Categories: Birds, Rain Forest
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Hoya UV 77mm
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Ecuador, Hummingbirds - Colibris - Oiseaux-mouches, 70-79 Puntos (chapter 2) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-02 7:06
Viewed: 897
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (male)
Chalcostigma herrani

I think you'll remember this punker from Ecuadorian cloudforest from my previous postings. I hope that I'm not boring you with another photo of the same species again. This one is a bit out of focus in most parts, and it is not that sharp. But still I couldn't resist to upload this pose of such a proud and handsome guy.

Photographed in Yanacocha Reserve in the Cloudforest on the slopes of Volcan Pichincha, at around 3500 mt altitude.

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Kingdom ANIMALIA
Phylum CHORDATA
Class AVES
Order APODIFORMES
Family TROCHILIDAE
Common Name/s RAINBOW-BEARDED THORNBILL (E)
Species Authority (DeLattre & Bourcier, 1846)

This species has a large range, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 76,000 km². The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is not believed to approach the thresholds for the population size criterion of the IUCN Red List (i.e. less than 10,000 mature individuals in conjunction with appropriate decline rates and subpopulation qualifiers), even though the species is described as 'uncommon' in at least parts of its range (Stotz et al. 1996). Global population trends have not been quantified, but the species is not believed to approach the thresholds for the population decline criterion of the IUCN Red List (i.e. declining more than 30% in ten years or three generations). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
*Source: Birdlife International

Distribution Status in Latin America:
Native- Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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Hello Selen,
You'll probably agree, the DOF is a bit shallow; otherwise a superb image.
TFS
Annick

Precioso este retrato, con muy buenos detalles y un excelente back ground.
Interesante nota amiga, best regards, JL.

Hello Selen!

Very nice shot! TFS.

Her ne kadar odaklanmayı sevmesende yinede güzel bir fotograf.o))ellerine saglık Selen

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 24 N: 4870] (15888)
  • [2007-08-02 7:37]

Hi Selen,
Wonderful shot of the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill with such brilliant colour tones and sharp details on its plumage. The lighting is superb and you have captured a fantastic pose. It deserves to hold its head high. Excellent POV and the BG looks so beautiful. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 737 W: 0 N: 1497] (6754)
  • [2007-08-02 7:46]

Hi Selen
Excellent image of that Thornbill .I like the sharpness and details from the head of the bird.Nice catch light in the eye with lovely colors.

Hi Selen
What a beautiful bird you have presented here :)
Nice details, pose and colours.
TFS
Ralf

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  • erve Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 35 W: 2 N: 27] (141)
  • [2007-08-02 8:01]

hi selene,

another fine avian close up, good sharpness and detail, i quite like the shallow DOF as it draws the eye to the beautiful green and blue feathers and nice light in the eye.

TFS

ewan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2007-08-02 8:10]

Hello Selen,
I like the way you show the stunning mix of colours in this shot. Focus is sharp on the eye and I like the pose of this lovely Hummer.
Nice soft background too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi Selen,
WOW!!! Beautiful colors, so vivid and distinct...Excellent eye contact with fine detail where it counts...Very well done...

TFS
Jim

Lovely bird Selen!
Nice shot rich in colors and details.
Andrea

Beautiful image Selene.
Color detail is wonderful.
Would also like more DOF/focus.
TFS
Richard

Hi, Selen
Superb picture. what colors? Amazing.... beautiful bird and very rare to get this close-up. TFS.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1895 W: 4 N: 5148] (19630)
  • [2007-08-02 12:56]

Hi selen You can see were he gets his name. the colurs are fantastic nature is wonderful some times. very good detail in the feathers and eye.you have captured a very nice pose. and POV/DOF. very well done TFS. great notes to read thanks.
Nick..

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1998 W: 6 N: 1948] (13031)
  • [2007-08-02 13:04]

Hola Selen,
original trabajo,
bello retrato y pov,
color y tonos excelente,
sensacional bg,
saludos

Hello Selen,
this is a wonderful bird shot. I love it. Wonderful colours, good sharpness and POV. This is a very nice composition. Thank you.
Gr.
Heinz

....But the eye is well focused and it centers the attention. Beautiful red crest that I had not seen before. I like the background that is a very good frame for the portrait.
Saludos Selene

Ola Selen.
Mais uma vez parabens.Linda foto e perfeita.
Ralf.

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  • Mariol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 10 N: 966] (3939)
  • [2007-08-02 19:33]

Hi Selen,
Fabulous colours. Your exotic birds from exotic places are so different! Hard to comment on! A pleasure to look at. TFS
Regards, Mario

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 839 W: 4 N: 2079] (9752)
  • [2007-08-02 22:15]

Hi Selen, Yes he is handsome. Excellent note and well presented shot. Focus perfect. Ganesh

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  • ridfa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 89 W: 0 N: 375] (4092)
  • [2007-08-02 23:21]

Very nice shot Selen. TFS

Best regards.

Farid

Merhaba Selen, Salem!
He is handsome alright!
good exposure and focus in sharpness, vivid colour and details
well composed and well seen
cheers
Tony

Merhaba Selan Hanım,

Ülkemizin güzelliklerinden sonra dünyanın öbür ucundan bize bu güzellikleri sunmanız ne hoş. Çok başarılı bir fotoğraf. Çok etkileyici ve dikkat çekici. Bir süredir siteden uzak kaldım. Bu arada albümünüze olağanüstü kareler eklemişsiniz. Tebrikler...

Selamlar

A very beautiful capture Selen. You got the colours so right, Quite a short beak on this one.Never get bored of these little birds. Fascinating to watch and photograph! I would like to know how you set up to get this, or if you just saw it random and were lucky.I don;t mind the shallow DOF, because you have all the details needed for it. Looks great!
Have a nice weekend.

Now you had to know I'd love this one!
Gorgeous colors - great details - wonderful shot!!

Despite it's technical shortcomings it is a great image - the pose and colors do make up for it - it has poetic qualities! Kudos! Cheers, Klaus

Hi Selen, this bird is really a rainbow, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16850)
  • [2007-08-03 22:12]

Selen, handsome indeed - and what a pose.

Great blurred bg and lovely colors.

A beautiful image.

Hi Selen, pero cuantas fotos has realizado en Ecuador. Es increíble. Todo el día con la cámara. :-).
Perdona por mi escasa participación en la página, pero es que ando muy liado con el trabajo. Un cordial saludo y TFS.

José Luis

Hi Selen,
Very good portrait, with good detail and very nice back ground.
Regards.

Hello Selen,
As I see in your gallery there are a lot of beautiful pictures from Ecuador. And this one is not an exception. Lovely portrait with great DOF and fantastic colours. When I look at pictures like this one, I really can not believe how such colourful species could evolve and how huge is diversity on the Earth...
Anyway, thank you very much for showing an interesting bird species! :)
Best greetings from Lodz,
Radomir

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2007-08-06 7:38]

Hello Selen,
Even though this is a bit soft in places this is a superb capture of a hovering hummingbird (Rainbow-bearded Thornbill). All the technical aspects are otherwise excellent, as is the BBG.
Nice to view!
TFS, Ivan

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-08-06 13:07]

Merhaba Selen,
Hakikaten çok yakışıklıymış:)Renkler,arka plan,gözdeki canlılık ve pozlama mükemmel olmuş.Selamlar,ellerine sağlık!

Merhaba Selan Hanım,
Gerçekten yakışıklı
Renkler müthiş
çok başarılı
tebrikler

Hello Selen,
Amazing feather coat, very well reproduced, let me add!
A beautiful bird is captured with great colours, the details are excellent and the background is well enhancing the subject!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello Selen , excellent colors , very shallow DOF , TFS .

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