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Pica pica


Pica pica
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Copyright: William Jacobs (oldferret) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 16 N: 395] (1837)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2013-03-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 7 D+Battery Grip, Canon EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 L IS USM, Kingston 16GB 266x, 62 mm Skylight Filter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2013-03-12 5:46
Viewed: 2702
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Magpies can be loved and hated in equal measure. They rob nests and eat the eggs and small chicks, which they have always done.

In areas where they have been persecuted their numbers are reduced, recent increases are due to the easy life that magpies have around the towns and suburbs, where their is so much rubbish for them to eat.

Their long tails, bouncy walk and black and white colours make them easily recogniseable.


Image has been cropped about 30%, high pass filter to sharpen to compensate for loss of detail on upload to TN.
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Hello William,

An impressive picture of the Magpie presented with great details & true color redention.

TFS the lovely picture,

Warm regards,
Satirtha

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2013-03-12 6:14]

Hi William,it turn the head only for you..eheh...a beautiful timing and a magnificent pose,very good plumage details too in a beautiful abstract background,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Hello Mr.William,
To me a few words or sentences are not enough for this picture.This picture is an example of your ability to capture excellent photograph.Here we are lucky to cherish such beauty.
It is truly an outstanding picture with a beautiful pose.You have captured it nicely with soft light and perfect sharpness(to me).Well Done.
Thanks for sharing such masterpiece,
Kind regards and respect,
Srikumar

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2013-03-12 7:54]

Hello Bill,
Nice photo of this Magpie in fine sharpness and beautiful natural colours. Attractive pose with this turned head and eye contact.
Regards,
Peter

Hi William,
interesting pose of the bird. Amazing colours and composition. I like your presentation.
Have a nice evening,
Maciek

Bonjour William,
La profondeur de champ ne me paraît pas excellente mais le sujet est tout de même relativement bien valorisé dans une belle attitude.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Ciao William, great capture of lovely black and white bird, nice pose, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Hello Bill

Excellent close-up photo of the Magpie in its
expressive pose and eye-contact, beautiful light,
great contrast of the half black and other half
white plumage, the catch-light enhance the photo
by rendering it more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

Like your portrait of this fascinating magpie.
In fact they are not easy to approach and you have made a good work here.
regards
Pierre

你好
照的很清晰
鳥很可愛
還有的姿勢逗趣
構圖也美麗
謝謝分享
STONE

Hello Bill,you have captured the cheeky character of this Magpie perfectly,not exactly what you want to see in the garden at this time of year but this one makes a good model!Lovely pose.
Les.

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