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guardabuoi giovane
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Copyright: Maurizio Dalla Via (maurydv) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1907 W: 71 N: 4517] (16448)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 300mm AF-S f/4, Digital ISO 400
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-07-04 6:53
Viewed: 858
Points: 82
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bubulcus ibis
Cattle Egret (inglese)
Héron garde-boeufs (francese)

ordine Ciconiiformes
famiglia Ardeidae
genere Bubulcus

L'Airone guardabuoi, noto anche come Guardabuoi, è un Ardeide di taglia media (48-53 cm) dal piumaggio bianco e dal collo corto. Durante la stagione riproduttiva gli adulti sfoggiano una livrea più colorata con piume arancioni sul vertice, sulla nuca e sul dorso. Il becco e le zampe di colore carnacino. L'abito invernale è bianco con becco giallo. Nei giovani il piumaggio è completamente bianco e zampe e becco sono neri.

L'areale dell'Airone guardabuoi si sta espandendo e negli ultimi anni si è assistito ad un aumento delle popolazioni e delle nidificazioni in Italia settentrionale. Anche i contingenti di animali svernanti sono sensibilmente aumentati, ad esempio nel Delta del Po si osservano facilmente anche in inverno..
Nidifica in garzaia insieme ad altre specie di Aldeidi. Frequenta gli ambienti umidi ma anche i campi arati e seminati E' il meno "acquatico" degli aironi. Si alimenta di solito nelle vicinanze delle mandrie di bovini al pascolo, i quali, pascolando, fanno muovere dal terreno prede, come cavallette, coleotteri e lucertole, di cui si nutre. La dieta include inoltre molti invertebrati che sono pericolosi parassiti dei bovini, come zecche e mosche emofaghe, per cui è possibile vederli appollaiati sopra i bovini al pascolo. In realtà i ruminanti non traggono benefici solo dalla liberazione dei parassiti, ma, questi uccelli, sono pronti a dare l'allarme in caso di pericolo (da qui il nome di airone guardabuoi). Ora i guardabuoi hanno imparato che possono avere gli stessi risultati seguendo nei campi le macchine agricole che smuovono gli insetti dal terreno.

La costruzione del nido avviene prevalentemente su salici arbustivi e altre piante di boschi umidi.

La fotografia
E’ stata scattata da capanno nell’Oasi di Gaggio, dove hanno nidificato in garzaia: garzette (molto numerose, almeno una ventina di coppie) , nitticore (numerose, almeno una decina di coppie) e guardabuoi (alcune coppie). Ho già presentato le giovani nitticore, le giovani garzette e con questa immagine sul giovane guardabuoi completo la disamina sui nuovi nati nella garzaia. Il giovane (anche in questo caso sono evidenti le piumette tipiche dei nidiacei) guardabuoi essendo tutto bianco (in realtà ha una zona sul capo dove si nota già un leggero bianco-arancio) si confonde facilmente in questo periodo con la garzetta, ma si può distinguere per la corporatura più tozza, soprattutto il collo più corto, il becco più corto e leggermente più robusto e le zampe completamente nere (vedi WORKSHOP)

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Hallo Maurizio
This is really a fine looking and splendidly displayed portrait. The details are shown with great clarity and sharpness. I just love the fine feathers standing up straight on its head and the huge round pale yellow coloured marble eye. Splendid photography my friend.
Thanks for this contribution. Great stuff.
Beste regards
Anna

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2008-07-04 8:22]

Ciao Maurizio,mi piace il taglio di capelli rivoluzionario,si vede che questo sbarbato si prepara per la serata in discoteca..eheheh...scherzi a parte c'e' poco da commentare,un primo piano cosi' e' da mettere sui libri con le tue note sempre molto interessanti allegate,meraviglioso lavoro,buona serata,Luciano

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-07-04 9:26]

Hi Maurizio,

An outstanding portrait of this Egret. The eye, the beak, and the wispy feathers on the top of his head are sensational. Beautiful pose, details, and colors.

Jane

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-07-04 10:59]

hola Maurizio, excelente primer plano, con buen detalle luz y color. Un saludo

Ciao Maurizio,
Compliment for this outstanding image of the Ibis!
captured well with a great pose of it!
the image is so sharp with every single detail in the subject! I loved the lighting displayed here
A talented photographer in this site
ciao
Tony

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2008-07-04 12:20]

Hi Maurizzio. This is a fine,
close up of this elegant looking
bird, which you have taken
with good detail and natural colours.
you have used the light so well in the eye.
a nice POV/DOF.
Well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2261 W: 10 N: 2629] (15559)
  • [2008-07-04 12:21]

Hola amigo,
precioso trabajo,
bello encuadre y pov...
detalles excelentes,
saludos

Hi Maurizio....Beautiful portre...Pure white...Eye have interesting look...Kind regards, Leyla .

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2008-07-04 13:33]

Great sharp and detail, nice composition

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-07-04 14:16]

Hi Maurizio

Excellent portrait of this egret. Superb detail. pose and eye contact.

James

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2008-07-04 14:39]

Hello Maurizio,
Excellent shot. Good pov. good composition, good details,good lighting,very good .
Best regards
Siggi

What wonderful detail you managed in this shot. I love the white bird against that beautiful green background.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Beautiful shot, Maurizio!Very well done!
Goldy

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2008-07-05 0:50]

Hi Maurizio.
What an elegant model and nice reproduction of all its charming feature. Composition of the image and framing are outstanding. Soft lighting is great and delicate and at the same time rich colours are wonderful and pleasant for look. Bravo. Well done.
Alexei.

Hi Maurizio, perfect portrait of this white cattle egret with wonderful plumage details and POV. TFS. Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,
Bayram

Hi Maurizio,
Excellent detail/DOF, color, POV, and contrasting BG.
Love those fine feathers flyin' about the head...
This is one wild & crazy kind of guy ;}
Well done,
Howard

Ciao Maurizio, bellissimo ritratto, messa a fuoco perfetta con un magnifico sfondo OF, splendidi dettagli e grande nitidezza, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

Hi Maurizio

Excellent portrait of this non-breeding cattle egret
Great composition
Excellent sharpness
Good DOF
Good POV

The background is a bit noisy on my monitor. I have reduced the noise using NeatImage in teh workshop. Hope you don't mind.

Chris

Un lavoro di fino Maurizio. Fuoco perfetto sull'occhio e grande gestione del bianco.

Roberto

Hello Maurizio, perfect portrait shot of this beautiful egret. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

Hi Maurizio, wonderful shot of this white cattle egret with great details. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-07-05 8:09]

Ciao Maurizio,
A very good portrait! Lighting, exposure control,details, clarity, colors and background are great.
Grazie e complimenti,
Selen

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-07-05 8:25]

Hello Maurizio,
Great capture of this young Cattle Egret showing its latest hairstyle! Amazing details and fine colours. Good background that makes it stand out very nicely too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-07-05 13:51]

Hola Mauricio.
Bello retrato de esta hermosa Garza. Hermosos colores de su plumaje y bellos ojos. El fondo difuso le da realce a esta presentacion.
Saludos Mauricio.
Luis52.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-07-05 22:50]

Hi Maurizio,
Wonderful profil shot of this elegant Cattle Egret and I like the intense look on its eye. Immaculate sharpness and nice colours and the darkish BG lets it stand out pretty well. Superb handling of light and exposure with a precise DOF and a well chosen POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-07-06 1:09]

hello Maurizio
good capture of this beautiful bird (Sığır balıkçılı, in Turkish)
i like POV, pose, BG, light, sharpness and details
TFS
regards
izler

Bonjour,
Bon pied, bon oeil...en voilà un qui ne paraît commode.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-07-06 4:51]

Hello Maurizio, Very sharp picture and what an eye view. Superb image and amazing focus. Well done and thanks for sharing this beauty. Ganesh

Hi Maurizio ,
Very nice shot with excellent details.
sharpness and light are great too.
Very well done.
Kind regards
Saeed

Gracias po rtus comentarios Maurizio, peromis tomas son poca cosa al lado de tus obras de arte. Impresionante enfoque e iluminación con un ojo de "lujo" y unas texturas en la cabeza muy realistas.
Buena semana: J.Ignasi Tejedor.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 0 N: 3901] (15676)
  • [2008-07-07 4:48]

Bonjour Maurizio,
Très beau portrait de ce héron garde-boeufs (quel joli nom). J'aime beaucoup l'attitude très vive de l'oiseau que tu as si bien captée. Bel arrière-plan neutre aussi qui met en valeur la beauté du plumage.
Bon après-midi
Anne

Fantastica e dettagliatissima; complimenti! Tu metti poche foto ma sono veramente esemplari!!!

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-07-07 5:43]

Hi Maurizio
very nice portraid
very good sharp and detail
well done.

Salut Maurizio
Belle image de ce heron.Bon POV et belle couleurs.Le detail du plumage est excellent.
Merci et au revoir...JP

Ciao Maurizio,
splendid portrait of this Cattle Egret, very sharp clear and neat, congratulation for the perfect management of exposure, very well done,
bravo
friendly,
Pat

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2008-07-08 6:19]

Hi Maurizio,
Very nice portrait.I liked POV,details on white plumage,BG,3D effect and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

hello Maurizio

excellent close-up shot of the Cattle Egret, with fine POV
and framing, unicolored or almost beautiful background,
excellent sharpness and details of the bird, TFS

Asbed

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-07-14 9:26]

Ciao! Maurizio! Great portrait of this Egret, the sharpness is excellent and the composition too, a very nice image, well done, thanks!

Mario

superba!
Ha nidificato in zona il guardabuoi?
ciao
Giacomo

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2008-08-29 23:15]

Hello Maurizio,
this a real stunner. Very sharp and great clarity of the ibis. A very lovely sharp eyes shown here with a few hair outcropped. Lovely details. The muted background work very well to give a very impressive shot.
Congratulations, a shot well executed.

Regards,
Foozi

Hello Maurizio. This is such a crispy image from the 300mmFL. Such a very good definition in close focusing with pristine sharp details. Unique hairy stuff on top of the head very well captured. TFS and best regards. Jusni

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