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Sparrows Patiently Waiting


Sparrows Patiently Waiting
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7771] (33168)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-18
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 70-300mm DO IS USM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-21 3:38
Viewed: 453
Points: 26
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Sparrows Patiently Waiting for Food

This pair, mother and child I think, were patiently waiting for scraps of food from out afternoon tea at Awanui, in the Far North of New Zealand. We had stopped at the Ancient Kauri Kingdom, a place I can really recommend a visit to if you are ever up there.

It is a tourist shop selling a wide range of art, crafts and furniture made from ancient Kauri trees.

“Ancient Kauri??” you ask. . .

Yes, these ancient kauri trees have been buried in nearby swampland, and have been found are dug out and put on display. Radio carbon is dated at more than 45,000 years old.

The complex has workshops where the logs are milled and you can see the amazing wood products that are made. And you can also watch the wood turners through the viewing windows.

But what has always drawn us to this place is the staircase carved inside a 50 tonne section of a monster kauri log, which fell over long before the last ice age, and it is the largest ever recovered in New Zealand. They have carved the circular steps in the centre of the tree and you can walk up them to the floor above.

It is definitely worth a visit if you are ever up here...

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Hi Janice, Very cute pair. Yes, it does look like a young one with it's mother, doesn't it. Nicely isolated from their background. Hope they collected their reward!
The Ancient Kauri Kingdom sounds interesting. Have not been there but will certainly keep it in mind, thanks for the info.. Cheers, Pat.

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2007-01-21 4:57]

Oh Janice,

This is really great shot, sharp and clear, I like the details here... I must go to this place you mention to see the staircase... never been there before...

Great shot my friend, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

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  • Lotus Gold Star Critiquer [C: 74 W: 0 N: 7] (262)
  • [2007-01-21 9:13]

Bonjour Janice,
Cute ces oiseaux, belle composition et détails
Bravo et bonne journée !
Hélène

Hello dear Janice, this is a very nice couple of birds, grat macro with fine details. Very well done!

I am very happy that you received our postcard, you know John with his heart of gold, he never forgets anyone. And I was very happy to sign the postcard for you :)

Have a great day! Yan :)

ps: Many thx for your crit in "Treklens Meeting 2007" :)

Hello Janice

I like the way these sparows look at you wondering what you are doing. You did a good croping so that their disposition brings the focus on them.

Sylvain

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2007-01-21 12:13]

Nice details on the sparrows, especially on the right side one. Interesting comment too.
Regards, Tibi

Hi Janice,

These two sparrows look like a great couple, you should see my last posting called "The Odd Couple" ..lol..

Very well captured with sharp details & POV.
Constantinos

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2007-01-21 19:15]

This capture is really quite phenomenal: the colours and details are outstanding and the composition is superb! Grand POV too
TFS
silke

Hello Janice,
Good POV in capturing this two beauties!
perfect clarity, superb colour and details!
thanks for sharing
cheers
Tony

hi! janice great shot... nice work.. well done... thanks for sharing (",)

Hi Janice,

Lovely shot! The clarity, detail, DOF and colors are excellent. Your timing also was very good, catching the anticipation.
TFS,
Vassilis

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 878 W: 64 N: 1973] (13588)
  • [2007-01-23 13:33]

Hi Janice,
Great shot to catch these two together. Your POV is great, colors are terrific and very fine details on these guys. TFS Julie

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2115 W: 92 N: 1856] (10317)
  • [2007-01-24 7:50]

Hello Janice,
This is a nice photo of these sparrows with nice details and textures. I like how they are looking at you and posing.
Cheers.
Luc

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