Jabiru

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Jabiru
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Copyright: jon cody (darwin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 249 W: 0 N: 447] (1688)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, 100-400L is
Exposure: f/8, 1/2500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Birds In Flight Part Two [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 21:54
Viewed: 574
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Black Necked Stork/Jabiru

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

The Black-necked Stork, or Jabiru, is the only stork found in Australia. Standing at a height of 129 - 137 cm, with black and white body plumage, glossy dark green and purple neck and massive black bill, it is easily distinguished from all other Australian birds. The legs are long and coral-red in colour. The female is distinguished by its yellow eye. Immature birds resemble adults, but the black plumage is replaced by brown and the white plumage is duskier.
This species is restricted mainly to coastal and near-coastal areas of northern and eastern Australia. Throughout the monsoonal areas of northern Australia, the Black-necked Stork is still widespread, but fewer numbers appear southwards to eastern Australia. In the past the species was found in much of eastern New South Wales, but is now extinct throughout much of this area. The range of the Black-necked Stork has been reduced with the modification of floodplains and tall reedbeds for agriculture, mining and human settlement.
The Black-necked Stork inhabits wetlands, such as floodplains of rivers with large shallow swamps and pools, and deeper permanent bodies of water. Occasionally individuals will stray into open grass, woodland areas or flooded paddocks in search of food.
Outside the breeding season, small family groups may be seen. These groups may be partially nomadic or may stay in the same area.
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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 557 W: 39 N: 991] (3258)
  • [2008-05-08 22:35]

Hi Jon,

Wonderful capture of this Black Necked Jabiru, what an amazing looking bird, the colours are stunning, excellent eye detail, really nice shot mate,

Cheers Rick :)

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 63 N: 970] (2991)
  • [2008-05-08 23:43]

Hi Jon,
your introduction of Poms and other Europeans to the Australian fauna is breathtaking. The stork is a complete surprise to me, again. Beautiful, how you caught it with the handfeathers spread widely to increase lift. You shot at the right split-second, Jon.Well done!
Best regards
Dietrich

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3337 W: 144 N: 5637] (16707)
  • [2008-05-09 0:13]

Hi Jon, what an unusual looking bird. You show him well - not easy to get a bird in flight but you have managed quite well.
He does look good flying like this with the blurred BG
TFS
Janice

amazing bird, TFS Ori

Hi Jon!
A great capture with good sharpness. Interestin species. I made a workshop with brighter version..I hope You like it.
Regards
Adrian

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2295 W: 163 N: 6692] (21138)
  • [2008-05-09 8:13]

Hello Dan,
Wow, a Jabiro Stork, how fabulous!! You really managed to get a perfect shot of it in flight! Great focus and sharp details and the colours are lovely! Brilliant work!
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4021] (13255)
  • [2008-05-09 9:01]

Hi Jon,

A wonderful shot of this in-flight Stork. The colors are beautiful and striking. Good details of the head, wings, and legs. The blurred background is lovely.

Jane

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1265 W: 103 N: 4302] (19435)
  • [2008-05-09 12:39]

Hello Jon, that's a bautiful in-flight shot of that great bird, it's sharp and the exposure is fine, well done, thanks!

Mario

hello Jon

excellent in-flight shot of this amazing bird for me,
fine POV, DOF and framing, great contrast of the eye's colour
with the rest of the head's colours, great sharpness and details
of the bird and his plumage, TFS

Asbed

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 8 N: 1023] (3786)
  • [2008-05-09 22:44]

Hello Jon,

What a beautiful presentation, great capture.
Composition is superb, great sharpness and the colors
of the picture are very beautiful... Well done

Everton

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2336 W: 59 N: 4112] (13398)
  • [2008-05-10 2:21]

Hi Jon,
What an interesting looking stork... It has charming colors on the plumage. Well composed in-flight with a good background. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Hi Jon,
It's a great inflight capture, the bird stands out well.
It's colors are very attractive, most exotic looking.
Nice detail/DOF, POV, and comp.
Well done,
Howard

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 132 N: 6649] (20861)
  • [2008-05-10 7:53]

Wow! a great capture, Jon!
Superb panning work has resulted in a great capture of a Jabiru with supern sharpness and lighting as it comes in to land.
This marvellous capture is going into my favorites and I thank you for that!
All the best,
Ivan

Hi Jon,

Just marking today, will be back...

Pekka

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1035 W: 5 N: 2718] (9902)
  • [2008-05-10 19:24]

Hola Jon.
Bella la imagen de hoy. Finos detalles y llena de hermosos colores. Exelente presentacion.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-10 22:59]

Hi Jon,
Outstanding shot of this in-flight Black-necked Stork and you have freezed this action moment so skillfully. Those wings look so huge. Very neat and sharp image with lovely colours. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Jon,
great sharpnes on this flying bird! Well done!
Beautiful colors!
TFS
Vanessa

Hi Jon,
This is such a special and strange looking specie! You captured a nice action with its amazingly wide wings. Tones of colors and contrast are very nice and create a fine effect. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • JPlumb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 159 N: 889] (2827)
  • [2008-05-11 22:56]

Hi Jon, this is a bird we don't see a lot of on TN. I saw one of these guys up in Cairns, but he was too far away for a decent shot. This is a great shot, and in-flight no less. The detail seen on the bird is awesome with very good colour. Tough shot, managed very well.

Thanks, John

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1702 W: 5 N: 2122] (11724)
  • [2008-05-12 18:30]

Bonsoir Darwin,

Magnifique oiseau et belle prise en plein vol.
Merci pour le partage.
Joseph

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 214] (634)
  • [2008-05-12 22:19]

hi Jon,
what an awesome Jabiru shot! they are such an awesome bird.. i love their dark iridescent colors that you've managed to catch really nicely, while in flight! awesome work. great pose, nice lighting, nicely focused, good composition. really well done. tfs
Gethin

Hello Jon,
WOW! What an enormous looking bird!Fantastic in flight shot, Jon.Excellent fcus, sharpness and details. Lovely colours.The eye shines like a burning charcoal. Beautiful lighting and spot on exposure.
Definitely a stunner!!
TFS,
Smitha.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2726 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-20 21:38]

Hello Jon

That is an amazing bird.
I am glad you posted this unique and beautiful animal.
The colours are wonderful,and the pose you have captured shows off the plumage well.
Very good POV.
The focus and details are sharp.
Brilliant!
TFS

Rob

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