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White Wagtail


White Wagtail
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Copyright: Stefan Kardos (stevkds) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 25 N: 194] (1604)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-12 15:26
Viewed: 560
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws.

This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise migrates to Africa. It has a toehold in Alaska as a scarce breeder.

This is an insectivorous bird of open country, often near habitation and water. It prefers bare areas for feeding, where it can see and pursue its prey. In urban areas it has adapted to foraging on paved areas such as car parks.

It nests in crevices in stone walls and similar natural and man-made structures.

This is a slender bird, 16.5-19 cm in length, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus. The nominate subspecies Motacilla alba alba is basically grey above and white below, with a white face, black cap and black throat.

Model = Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Time = 1/640"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 500
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Focal Length = 400mm
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  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 694 W: 18 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2007-05-12 15:58]

Hello Stefan nice work good sharpness and detail of the wagtail and interesting environment have nice w/end rgds Necip.

Good shot Stefan, the bird in its natural habitat.I like your composition and framing.
TFS, regards Jean.

Excellent placement of your subject in the frame; good subdued lighting and colours; the bird itself is not brightly hued, so it would be easy to have distractions around it, but you have mananged the lighting and colours well.
Very good focus and depth of field, especially with the challenge of foliage in the close foreground! Well done.
Rew

Hi Stev, splendid motacilla with interesting ambientation and great details, very well done, have a nice sunday, ciao Silvio

Hello Stefan

Beautiful work, good sharpness and detail.
I like the place and of the landscape, the stones are almost that removing his attention of so beautiful and harmonious committees.
Great shot, beautiful visual.
Congratulations

Sérgio
:)

Hello stefan
Stunning work r.. The sharpness is great, I can almost reach out and touch this bird. The little dark lighting superb. Thank you for sharing. Regards
John
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Hi Stefan, I love the greens in the rocks. Nicely composed, good colour and fine detail in the bird itself. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Tamar Tides V’

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