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Milvus migrans govinda


Milvus migrans govinda
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Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 696 W: 132 N: 2207] (8745)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-24
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D50, SIGMA 70-300 APO MACRO SUPER II
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Prey- RAPTORS [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-25 13:53
Viewed: 636
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mavathur Lake is a paradise for any bird watcher / photographer. Yesterday when went there early morning we saw a lot of these kites sitting on the lake bed ( which is drying up fast ) enjoying the morning breeze and warmth. Myself Pavan and Ganesh took out car near to this fellow sitting on Cow dung and got few pictures, hope you will like it.

Milvus migrans govinda (Pariah Kite ) is a Black Kite which is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers.
This kite is a widespread species throughout the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia. Curiously, it is not found in the Indonesian archipelago between the South East Asian mainland and the Wallace Line.
Black Kites will take small live prey as well as fish, household refuse and carrion. They are well adapted to living in cities and are found even in densely populated areas. They are attracted to fires and smoke where they seek escaping insect prey. Large numbers may be seen soaring in thermals over cities. In some places they will readily swoop to take to food offered by humans, their habit of swooping to pick up dead rodents from roads often leads to them being hit by vehicles. They are also a major nuisance at some airports where they are considered important birdstrike hazards.

source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Kite

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Goutham R
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  • shal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 287 W: 71 N: 499] (2086)
  • [2007-02-25 14:50]

Hey Goutham,
brilliant composition, framing and details here :)
I like the asthetics of this lovely shot,
Great work,
Cheers :D

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2007-02-25 14:53]

hi Goutham,
fantastique image, les détails obtenus sont particulièrements fins, la couleur du rapace très belle.

tfs

Hello Gautham,
Fantastic shot. Great composition, details and framing.Thanks for sharing it.
regards,
Smitha.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2007-02-26 3:08]

I like it very much, Goutham. : )
What a superb pose for this kite.
Excellent details and light.
Great profile of this proud raptor.
Well shown against the clean light BG of the grass.
TFS. : )

Hello Goutham , excellent photo of this subspecies of Black kite , only problem is white specles I think result of oversharpening , TFS.

bonjour goutham
bravo,l'image a vraiment un tres bon piqué!
moi je n'arrive pas a approcher pour en tirer une seule photo correcte.
laurent

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2349 W: 61 N: 3802] (12200)
  • [2007-02-26 6:13]

Hi Goutham,
Very good capture, the light, composition and eye contact is great. TFS
Selen

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2082 W: 216 N: 3759] (12474)
  • [2007-02-26 12:51]

Hi Goutham

Another terrific shot from you!
I especially like the good and strong contrast here between the kite and the bright grass behind it, isolating it well and bringing it out even better.
Also the details are impreccalby sharp and the colors are charming and very well saturated.
The pose you caught it in is terrific, too, with a great look in his eyes.
All-in-all a splendid composition!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi, Bujju,
Good shot man. I also have uploaded this fellow. Nice place to photograph these flight masters.If you are patient enough you can get some action shots. lets try that next time. eh?!

Dear Goutham,
Great capture.. excellent details and very sharp indeed. fantastic composition and pose.
with best regards.vab.
V Amar Bhaskar

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