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Soaring birds


Soaring birds
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Copyright: Sky Fa (SkyF) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-70s, 70-300mm Nikon
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South America Cruise
Date Submitted: 2007-04-09 8:58
Viewed: 865
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Soaring is the name given to that portion of flight in which the animal uses the minimum amount of energy to maintain flight. This is the portion of a birds flight that most closely resembles a model rocket glider in flight. During this period, energy is extrated from the natural winds and converted to potential (height gain) or kinetic (speed gain) energy. Soaring birds usually glide using horizontal and vertical air movements, and exert muscular energy only to correct position and to hold their wings down in the horizontal position.

Soaring that depends on vertical movements of the atmosphere has been termed as static soaring, as opposed to dynamic soaring where energy is extracted from variations in horizontal wind speed. A rocket modeler may be able to exploit these methods, particularly if it is the radio control variety, but regular gliders may be also use some of these same techniques too.

The Rock Shag or Magellanic cormorant is a marine cormorant found around the southernmost coasts of South America. Its breeding range is from around Valdivia, Chile, south to Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego, and north to Punta Tombo in Argentina. In winter it is seen further north, with individuals reaching as far as Santiago, Chile on the west coast and Uruguay on the east. The birds also breed around the coasts of the Falkland Islands

This picture was taken off the coast of Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. It is located on the southern coast of the island of Tierra del Fuego, in a setting surrounded by mountains and overlooking the Beagle Channel.
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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10153)
  • [2007-04-09 9:27]

Hallo Sky,

WOW ist das ein super Bild, Die Komposition ist exzellent. Ein fantastisch gemachtes Bild mit sehr gute schärfe.Ich mag solche Bilder.
Schöne Grüße.
Eva

Hi Sky,
das ist so beeindruckend, Du hast so wundervolle Dinge in Südamerika gesehen, bin ganz hin und weg. Tolle Landschaft, tolle Tiere, vielen Dank und liebe Grüße
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Beautiful shot here Sky! Love the detail. Notes are perfect! The mountains in the background are amazing!
Linda
B-)

Bonjour Sky
Wow! fabulous nature shot, the mountain range in bg and the birds make for a breathtaking scene. You are showing us a wild and untouched part of the world. TFS

Paul

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  • tracer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 788 W: 45 N: 1588] (7924)
  • [2007-04-09 11:16]

only by viewing on full did i notice the grand scale of this photo. the flock against the majestic mountain background. TFS!

Hi Sky,
This is a gorgeous photo.I like composition and the birds.This is really cute. Beautiful shot.TFS.
Greetings.
H.Ayhan

Happy Easter - Christ is Risen!

Stunning sight; very well taken; mood photo!

Claudiu

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2007-04-09 12:40]

Hallo Sky,

Wunderschöne Aussicht. gutes licht und Farben ein stimmungsvolles Bild und herrliche Schärfe und Details.
Sehr dynamische Komposition.Es ist wundervoll Aunhame. Gefällt mir.
Grüße.
Janusz

Maravillosos lugares los que nos has ido mostrando a lo largo de tu viaje...
Perfectos detalles Sky y muy completa nota.
Saludos y gracias, JL.

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  • eBirdy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 1 N: 61] (1548)
  • [2007-04-09 16:01]

Hi Sky,
Nice picture, the "soaring" has been well captured here, the landscape is really impressive, and the note about bird's fly really interesting. Regards, Marta

hi sky. its been to long since a took a prober look at you're work, a pity cause the are really great! I find this really impresive, the rocks the birds the background. Love to see this "live" thanks Joke

Hello
splendide composition, il y a beaucoup d'oiseaux
beaux détails
bravo
amitiés

jojo

Hello Sky
Great capture, wonderfull compo.
TFS
MESUT ILGIM

Hi Sky,
Very well captured photo.Nicely compo.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

Hello Sky

Each photo you post ,I am more and more impressed.The images are awesome.This truly is a special place.Great focus and every shot has an amazing mountain in the BG.Keep them coming.TFS

Rob

Eine eindrucksvolle Aufnahme mit den 3 Farbschichten. Wie hast Du das hinbekommen, dass der Vordergrund nicht zu dunkel wird?
Wunderschönes Foto
Viele Grüße
Achim

This is just terrific Sky. Love the details and exposure in this composition. Of coure the soaring birds nicely adorn the lovely view. A high quality image. Best wishes, Danilo

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  • Pops71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 263 W: 28 N: 522] (2093)
  • [2007-04-10 10:52]

Hello Sky,
How many soarings there? 1000 or more?. Excellent capture of this nature scenery. I like the POV with the snowy top of the mountains and the birds in the air. Great details. Well done TFS
Greetings
Pierre

Another wonderful photo. Love those snow capped mountains and the way flying birds add beauty to this. TFS

Vandana

follows

Hello Sky,

Long time no see, Well done on this excllent composed and captured photo excllent colors Bg POV DOF very well done and TFs kyle

Wow this tour is like reading a national geographic magazine!!
Amazing trip you just took Sky! This is amazing love seeing all those birds! They look huge and to see them all standing and some "soaring" , then the beautiful snowy cliffs behind...what a shot! TFS
Donna:o)


Thanks for your comments on my photo " Winter Solitute (33)" :o)

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  • gnc Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 738 W: 10 N: 104] (1449)
  • [2007-04-11 0:51]

An NG image! Splendid shot of these birds on the cliff, with the amazing mountains in the back, and the fog curtain.
cheers,
Cristian
..later

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  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 832 W: 52 N: 418] (10391)
  • [2007-04-11 13:06]

hello Sky. nice capture of the birds in flight and the countless on the mountain. great compo and tones. Tfs

Shogun

Wow! I love his one, freedom in flight! These seem to be "white-breasted" race of Great Cormorant, would you have a closer view?

Nice capture.


ML

Excellent compo, the foggy mountains, the texture of the rocks, the multitude of birds, sitting or flying, all compose an exceptional and impressive scene. Great capture.

TFS,

Andreea

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  • sleger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 57 N: 181] (3549)
  • [2007-04-14 20:33]

Hello Sky

Nice and impressive picture. You must have felt alone of your kind with all these birds.
TFS, Sylvain

beautifull landscape, i like the photo,
TFS, regards,
Magda

merhaba dear sky
wonderful mountains and birds.beautiful depth and composition.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Mood atmosphere of your pic.
Nice scene and amazing place. Thank you for sharing and the note.
bye Aga

Exciting picture from your cruise.
Great view, color and capture etc. Janos

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