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Bird face
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Copyright: Tom Winder (bluepianowaits) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 447 W: 16 N: 344] (2546)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-08
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Portrait
Camera: Pentax K100D SLR, Sigma 70-300 f/4-5,6 APO MACRO
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-22 11:23
Viewed: 341
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello Everyone,

I finished work early today so I have time to post a photo and hopefully critique some too.

Another one from my hols in Bahrain, this time at a park/zoo called al-areen, it used to be a safari park but alot of the land got sold to build hotels etc. so it is more of a zoo now.

Excuse my ignorance/laziness but I dont know what this bird is, I do know they are a Bahraini favorite as they are very good hunters. If anyone can let me know, please feel free to do so, I will be grateful.

I have done some PP on this but it was a while back and I am not completely sure what I did, I think I over-contrasted it because I liked the effect.

Thanks
Tom
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  • Great 
  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 1 N: 241] (3920)
  • [2008-04-22 12:30]

ciao tom....bellissimo lavoro..ottima composizione...grande soggetto...molto particolare...ottimo pov e bel risalto dei dettagli..
lele

  • Great 
  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 257 W: 56 N: 365] (3117)
  • [2008-04-22 16:07]

Hi Tom, good shot of the Falcon at rest,it must have been exciting to see it hunt,that is if you had the opportunity to do that:)Pretty sharp beak & talons.Afraid I can't help with the name other than I thought it may be a Peregrine Falcon
but please don't quote me on that.

Ron

Hi Tom, I think it is a Peregrine Falcon, they are generally called "Shaheen" in arabic which means hawk. Hice photo, it is a shame about the hood, it would have been nice to see his face. Definitely not a bee eater!
Cheers,
Dad

hello Tom

A nice capture of macro for this falcon hawk against a blur backdrop. This bird is a treasure for Arabs and they represent the status of the owner. Very expensive to own such a bird. Good shot.

tfs, bill

Hi Tom
I'm not good at bird spotting but I think it's a chicken !
Lovely shot and well composed
Cheers Pez

  • Great 
  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 122 N: 1975] (16695)
  • [2008-05-27 10:36]

Hello Tom, quite a bird you've caught there! Very sharp, good exposure and a great pose from the subject. Well done my friend!

Mario

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