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Pica pica
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Uploaded: 12/12/10 12:09 AM GMT
Pica pica
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A member of the crow family,(Corvidae).Magpies seem to be jacks of all trades - scavengers, predators and pest-destroyers, their challenging, almost arrogant attitude has won them few friends. With its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there is nothing else quite like the magpie in the UK. When seen close-up its black plumage takes on an altogether more colourful hue with a purplish-blue iridescent sheen to the wing feathers, and a green gloss to the tail. Non-breeding birds will gather together in flocks. Taken with a Canon 7D and the Tamron 70-300 VC Lens..Through a double glazed kitchen window..
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See that this shot was taken before you had the severe wint'ry conditions, Richie. Think therefore the only reason for taking this image behind a double glazed window is, that the bird, although it's an impudent species, would have flown away.
Fine post though.
Regards, Cornelius.
Fine post though.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Richie, this is very well done, good clear, and sharp capture, and taken through a window? Very well done, I have not seen this type with those color markings here.=^..^=Tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography.
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Full marks to your window cleaner. I wouldn't have known unless you said. Great shot.
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"If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers." Joseph Wood Krutch (1893-1970)
They come always as a couple and I see them regularly around here Richie. Extremely shy too. When I open the window they are off already. Nice shot of this one.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Great shot Sir Richie! Looks like something has had a hold of this scavengers tail feathers:)
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Been looking through the birdcage for some photos I see Count B. Either that or you have had a tremendous warming spell. Our Magpies are all black. Nice and clear shot.
VFS-TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Superb photo of this bird,Richie.Our Magpies looks just like this one.
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Fantastic close up of this magpie, they have lots of those in Alberta and boy do they love to talk. Just gave this a high score Richie
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Richie
We have Magpies East of us and its amazing how smart these guys are. They are a pretty bird up close as well. This is a handsome looking devil! Great close up shot.
Paul
We have Magpies East of us and its amazing how smart these guys are. They are a pretty bird up close as well. This is a handsome looking devil! Great close up shot.
Paul
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Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
Must be an oldie...I don't see any snow. Very nice shot, Biff. Super clarity and all that stuff.
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Your windows much be really clean!...lol...You've got an outstanding capture here Richie. Excellent focus, comp, and color!
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The window gives a cool effect Richie. Leave it up to you to come up with a brand new effect.
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Billy
Heck, I can't even tell you took this through a window! If I even try to take a shot of a bird through a window in my house; I have two curious cats sticking their noses in b/c they want to see the bird too.
The clarity and details are perfect. It's a fantastic shot of this guy.
The clarity and details are perfect. It's a fantastic shot of this guy.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
A wonderful shot, Richie, and a very clean window, as well! Congratulations on both counts. Your camera/lens combination looks like it works great. The detail is superb, and I can even see the iridescent sheen in the bird's black feathers. Well done!
- Steve
- Steve
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Very good shot, the clarity and detail are excellent
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
Good take through your mucky winda .. lol