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Golden Plover


Golden Plover
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5098 W: 166 N: 13042] (48618)
Genre: Animals
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2013-07-29
Catégories: Birds
Appareil photographique: Nikon D90, Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO, Digital RAW
Exposition: f/5.6, 1/1000 secondes
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2014-05-28 6:47
Vue: 2107
Favoris: 1 [voir]
Points: 32
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
No, my series of the Pantanal does not come to an end, but I’ve got some nice photos from other places to show you. Mostly of birds which I do not have posted before.
Here is the Golden Plover from Iceland.

The European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria), also known as the Eurasian Golden Plover or just the Golden Plover within Europe, is a largish plover. This species is similar to two other golden plovers. American Golden Plover, Pluvialis dominiica, and Pacific Golden Plover, Pluvialis fulva, are both smaller, slimmer and relatively longer-legged than European Golden Plover, and both have grey rather than white axillary feathers (only properly visible in flight).
A medium-sized plover with a distinctive gold and black summer plumage. In winter the black in replaced by buff and white. They typically stand upright and run in short bursts. Very wary on the breeding grounds. In winter they form large flocks which fly in fairly tight formation with rapid, twinkling wingbeats.
Eats worms and beetles.

Protection
The European Golden Plover is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.

Origin to the Guinness Worlds Records
On 10 November 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver, then the managing director of the Guinness Breweries, went on a shooting party in the North Slob, by the River Slaney in County Wexford, Ireland. After missing a shot at a Eurasian Golden Plover, he became involved in an argument over which was the fastest game bird in Europe, the golden plover or the red grouse (the former being correct). That evening at Castlebridge House, he realised that it was impossible to confirm in reference books whether or not the golden plover was Europe's fastest game bird. Beaver knew that there must be numerous other questions debated nightly in pubs throughout Ireland, but there was no book in the world with which to settle arguments about records. He realised then that a book supplying the answers to this sort of question might prove popular. Later, he published the first Guinness World Records.

Sources: Wikipedia and www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5963 W: 89 N: 15074] (63162)
  • [2014-05-28 7:40]

Hi Peter,great jump from the tropics to the land of ice,but the result is always interesting and beautfiful,great capture of this rare plover,the most big and the most beautiful watching the plumage design.A top quality capture as usual and a very elegant pose too.Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

hallo Peter
Super mooie kleuren heeft deze vogel
staat er goed scherp op en leuke compositie
super plaat!
gr lou

Hello Peter

Excellent photo of the European Golden Plover, fine low POV
at its level obtaining its eye-contact, beautiful light,
great focus, sharpness, details, TFS

Asbed

Ciao Peter, gret capture of lovely bird in nice pose, fimne details, splendid sharpness and wonderful natural colors, very welll done my friend, ciso Silvio

Bonsoir Peter,
Splendide lumière et excellente profondeur de champ permettant d'apprécier la délicatesse des couleurs et la finesse des détails.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2732 W: 280 N: 4911] (19842)
  • [2014-05-28 19:34]

Hello Peter,
I don't believe I have ever seen this bird before, but what a gorgeous specimen it is. It has such a pretty grizzled looking plumage which I'm sure helps to keep it camouflaged from predators.
I love the very low POV you chose while the focus is tac sharp. The blurred BG keeps you focused on the bird, allowing us to admire it's unique features.
Ron

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 0 N: 2392] (10502)
  • [2014-05-29 3:53]

Hallo Peter,
An excellent capture ..
Very nice presentation of this bird in good sharpness, details and fine natural colours.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

Perfect capture Peter.
Marius.

Ciao Peter. Good management of light amd excellent details against the blurred BG.

Roberto

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3049 W: 3 N: 8711] (40554)
  • [2014-05-30 2:17]

Hello Peter,
A fine picture from Iceland. Lovely plover on the fine colored ground. Well shown as usual.
Take care
Anne

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2014-05-30 10:24]

Hi Peter.
What a wonderful colourful picture of an amazing bird. Smooth FG and BG, precise strip of the sharp area with beautiful bird create a great impression. It is a true wild bird masterpiece. My compliments, bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Peter,
It is always such a pleasure to view your work.
So detailed!!!
Super sharp too.
And the notes are fabulous.
Thanks for sharing this one.
Best and most kind regards from Canada from,
Mario.

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  • IronM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 3 N: 345] (2608)
  • [2014-06-08 10:24]

Hi Peter,
WoW what an amazing photo you made,
excellent sharpness, outstanding details, natural colors,
composition , BG, just beautiful !
Best regards !

Hello peter-Beautiful Species and well presented.Nice colour and details.Well managed light too.I like its pose-perfect.Thanks for sharing.regards and have a nice time-Srikumar

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2800 W: 0 N: 6695] (25837)
  • [2014-06-23 16:46]

Hello Peter
excellent view with lovely details and smooth bokeh.How nice to see its turning its face facing the viewers.
Exciting shot.

Regards
Foozi

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