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Kawaupuka


Kawaupuka
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3815 W: 505 N: 8090] (27700)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 200, Hoya UV 77mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-19 8:49
Viewed: 756
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Little Shag (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos brevirostris)

Maori Name: Kawaupuka

The smallest shag found in New Zealand. Plumages are highly variable ranging from all black to pied, but all have short stubby, yellow bills (adult), a brown eye and black feet. Adults have yellow facial skin and a small black crest on the forehead. Silent away from their colonies, at the nest they are noisy making a variety of harsh croaks and whistles.

Mainly small fish (smelt, bullies, goldfish, flounder, sole) and freshwater crayfish make up their diet.

Little Shags nest in large colonies in trees, low bushes or on ledges usually near water. The breeding season is from August to March with a peak in October t November. The nest is a platform of sticks and leaves about 30 cm across. Clutches contain 2 – 5 pale blue – green eggs. There is no New Zealand information on incubation or fledging periods.

Vital Statistics

Conservation Status: Protected native
Mainland Status: Widespread and common (esp. Northern NZ)
Size: 56cm, 700g
Life Span: 6+ years
Breeding: August - May
Diet: Small fish & fresh water crayfish

The above obtained from http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/Fauna/ShagLittle.htm

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 11:00 a.m.
Date: 13th November 2005
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
F-Stop: F/6.3
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 200
Original file type: Digital Raw
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  • Great 
  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-11-19 9:00]

Hello Pam!
Wonderful portrait.POV,details,catchlight in eyes,sharpness,proud expression on face,framing and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Hi Pam,
Excellent job. I love these portrait shots because you see so much detail. The composition and framing look great. Colors, detail, and exposure are spot on. Nice work!
Scott

Very good sharpness, details and light Pam. Composed well with an excellent POV. Great note including your shooting data is always appreciated.. Well done & Thank You!

Great framing and angle on this image Pam, exposure and details on the feathers are excellent. Thanks for providing the image info too! Best regards

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
  • [2005-11-19 13:40]

Great portrait Pam, looks like he enjoys posing for you, great feather texture and details.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

Very nice portrait shot Pam, great sharpness and POV, well captured too. Thanks for sharing.

This is a fantastic portrait shot of this Little Shag. The overall exposure is perfect as well as the composition. The details are really show up in this cool looking bird. Paul :)

A very lovely photo of this shag, Pam.

The details, POV, and BG are great, colors and lighting perfect.

Good note with this well composed image, thank you for sharing it with us.

Superb close up the detail and exposure are on the money! Spot on! Click!!!

Greg

Hello Pam,
Great capture you did! This is clear and sharp. Good colors and nice composition. Thanks for sharing!

Hi Pam:

Very well composed, great DOF and lightness, and also the sharpness. And ur note, very useful , as usual.


regards
Alejandro

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2005-11-20 2:04]

Hi Pam. Great close-up of this shag. Details are very sharp. I like the black and white markings on his head. A very good-looking bird indeed. Well done and TFS. : )

Hi Pam,
Another busy day/early morning rush.
Well worth the big green smiley.
Thanks for posting.

Nice composition and colour...Well captured...
Cecilia

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2005-11-20 21:03]

Hello Pam!
Perfect portrait of this little shag. Great POV with a very informative note!
Best greetings,
Michal

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2005-11-21 21:15]

Personal assessment of the photo: very good.
Capacity of evocation in me: strong.
Very strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much Pam.

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