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Copyright: Narayanan Ganesan (gannu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-21
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/2500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-11 3:57
Viewed: 3482
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Friends,

Flamingo having a big meeting here.


Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Infraclass: Neognathae
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
Fürbringer, 1888
Family: Phoenicopteridae
Bonaparte, 1831
Genus: Phoenicopterus
Linnaeus, 1758


There is no occassion better than Diwali for a lovely harmony and warm greetings. Therefore TN'inans in Delhi and NCR planning to meet on 25th. All TN friends are welcome. Location will be informed shortly. Now to the bird "Flamingo

Flamingos or flamingoes are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus and family Phoenicopteridae. They are found in both the Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere, but are more numerous in the former. There are four species in the Americas while two exist in the Old World. Two species, the Andean and the James's Flamingo, are often placed in the genus Phoenicoparrus instead of Phoenicopterus.

The prehistory of the Phoenicopteriformes is far better researched than their systematic affinities (see below). An extinct family of peculiar "swimming flamingos", the Palaelodidae, was initially believed to be the ancestors of the Phoenicopteridae. This is now rejected, as the fossil genus Elornis, apparently a true albeit primitive flamingo, is known from the Late Eocene, before any palaelodid flamingoes have been recorded. A considerable number of little-known birds from the Late Cretaceous onwards are sometimes considered to be flamingo ancestors.

Exposure Time: 1/2500
F-Stop: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 105/1 mm
Date Taken: 2008-09-21 13:08
Metering Mode: Partial
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 271 kb.

Thanks for looking and I will personally call you all in a separate email and also in TN forum note. Thanks for your all encouragement and critics. Thanks for watching this picture.

Rgds
Ganesan
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2008-10-11 4:01]

Hi Narayanan,
a beautiful carpet of Flamingo, the shallow DOF is excellent & the colours Very good, there is wonderful light & a great shot, kind regards Siggi

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2008-10-11 4:19]

Hello Ganesh,
I remember this pond with Flamingoes but there weren't as many there when we saw it. I doubt your meeting will be this crowded but I hope you'll have a great time together!!
A beautiful capture, well composed and in lovely colours.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2008-10-11 7:48]

Hi Ganesan.
What an amazing scene like in paradise. And you managed to show all its beauty. Superb POV and framing of the scene. Sharpness and details of the image and every its character and objects are ultimate. Lights and darks are excellent too. Exposure is really great. Bravo and best wishes.
Alexei.

Hi My friend Ganesh!
Great shot of these beauties in a fine composition with wonderful details and nice DOF/POV.
TFS and have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2008-10-11 10:17]

Hi Ganesh,

I've seen large groups of flamingoes but never anything like this. How beautiful they are and what a lovely scene. You did well to capture so many of them. Colors, clarity and composition are all superb. How I wish I could join you on the 25th :-(

Jsne

Hi Ganesh, superb composition with a lot of flamingoes, fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Narayanan,
The gang's all there, without a doubt :)
Looks like several hundred anyway..Nice group shot!
Howard

Hello Ganesh!
I never see such a large group of Flamingo down in a park now I know you can see them in Singapore, will drop by on my next stop there!
good pov with nice lighting and details
TFS
cheers
tony

Nice capture of the birds. Unfortunately when I visited Singapore in the year 2001, due to some security reason I was not allowed to visit many such nice locations.
Also thanks for the Get-to gather planning. I am with you.

Hello Ganesh. Awesome flamingos... so many and yet so peaceful in this reunion. Awesome!!!
Jusni

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