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Copyright: TOMESCU Cezar Valentin (tomcezar)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-04-27 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF 80-200 1:4.5-5.6 |
| Exposure: f/11, 1/1600 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-05-09 3:52 |
| Viewed: 429 |
| Points: 14 |
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The White Wagtail on the yellow tarpaulin (the roof) of the little boat we were boating with from Danube Delta.
The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws.
This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder.
This is an insectivorous bird of open country, often near habitation and water. It prefers bare areas for feeding, where it can see and pursue its prey. In urban areas it has adapted to foraging on paved areas such as car parks.
It nests in crevices in stone walls and similar natural and man-made structures.
This is a slender bird, 16.5-19 cm in length, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus. The nominate subspecies Motacilla alba alba is basically grey above and white below, with a white face, black cap and black throat.
The resident British subspecies, the (British) Pied Wagtail (M. a. yarrellii) exchanges the grey color with black (or very dark grey in females), but is otherwise identical in its behaviour.
It is likely that the differentiation of White Wagtail into two subspecies in western Europe has arisen because of the partial isolation of the mainly resident British form, although M. a. yarrellii now also breeds in adjacent areas of the neighbouring European mainland.
In addition, there are a number of other subspecies, the validity of some are questionable, while others are sometimes proposed as constituting distinct species. They differ in the color of the wings, back, and head, or other features; e.g.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Wagtail |
parvulescubio, JORAPAVI, Jamesp, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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sal,
in primul rand ma bucur ca ai fost in Delta,
pe de alta parte felicitari pt fotografiile ce le/ai facut acolo dar spune/mi si mie pe ce sta codobatura asta... ca nu/mi dau seama.
Lucian.
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- gannu
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- [2007-05-09 4:44]
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Tomascu, Excellent capture and lovely color. The composition and the lighting is very good. TFS Ganesh
Hola Tomescu,
Preciosa esta Motacilla, la nitidez excelente la luz muy agradable y el fondo espectacular. Saludos
José Ramón
- Dan
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- [2007-05-09 11:04]
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Salut Valentin, foarte fain contrastul dintre galbenul prelatei si pasare. La prima vedere ai impresia ca urca o duna in Sahara. Este una din pasarile mele preferate pentru harnicia ei.
In delta apele scad ingrijorator.
Succes, Dan
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- Jamesp
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- [2007-05-09 12:17]
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Hi Tom
What fantastic contrast between the wagtail and the wet sand. Excellent composition and DOF.
James
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- Alex99
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(13775) - [2007-05-09 14:41]
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Hi Cezar.
I like this species of birds so much. They live at my country house. Your shot us so original. I welcome your creative approach. Amazing scene and perfect quality. Bravo. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.
Bonjour Cezar,
Superbe cliché de cette espèce si sympathique. Le fond coloré et uniforme compose une très belle image.
Salutations
Hervé
amazing contrast and composition, greetings Ori
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Lo sfondo rende questa foto molto particolare.
Complimenti e grazie, ciao, Emanuele