March 5 by jcv2

Photography • Animals • posted on Aug 31, 2005

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This red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) attracted my attention. I drew somewhat closer to shoot it but unfortunately it decided to take off leaving me with only a little dot on the image. Somehow I liked it, however, because this alpine bird is so in harmony with the environment (you can discern the mountains on the background vaguely) while it majestically looks down on the valley that lies in front of this chough. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 300 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (28)

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Enmos

3:39AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

You described exactly what i thought when seeing this, stunning shot my friend !! :o)

pimbotin

3:41AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

A trick for next time you meet one of those acrobats and want to shoot him closer: just give him some bread or anything to eat. Choughs are incredible birds, they just don't fear us AT ALL... More than this: if you don't take care about your back bag when you just sit at the top of the mountain to admire the view, you can have one of them trying to open your bag!... And they are real acrobats, the way they fly is unbelievable. On top of that, they are some of the rare birds, which are not birds of prey, able to fly using thermals (like eagles)... So they are paragliding guys's friends, of course... A kiss to your Chough from me!

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sharky_

3:44AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

I can see why you wanted to capture this bird. It stands out like King of the Mountains. Excellent Job. Aloha

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nathalie06

4:50AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

You're a lucky man to have meet this so majestic bird ! Wonderful shot, and very impressive and touching. Have a nice day Jan-Carel. Hugs

meissner

6:11AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

very nice picture!

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oscilis

6:22AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

Yes, he looks like he owns the place! Lovely shot of the solitary feel up in the mountains.

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tallpindo

6:46AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

He has quite a view even without taking to wing. I often wonder how they decide how much flying is enough and how much is too much.

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AnnaKirsten

7:12AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

Excellent capture - wonderful sense of height with that misty background.

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Zacko

7:43AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

Wow, i love this one. I love the minimalistic in this one...GORGEOUS WORK!!!!! Yup...perfect!!!!! Have a great day #:O)

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diomedes66

7:48AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

A magnificent capture! And I really love the faint unusual background - superb isolation!

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tesla

8:00AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

Looks like he is enjoying the view!!!Xlent capture!!!

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rayburg

8:07AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

He seems to be playing king of the mountain daring someone to knock him off..great pic

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ysvry

8:18AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

i like it too

tvernuccio

9:39AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

He looks fabulous there in silhoutte!!! Yeah, i really enjoy this compo...how the cliff is just partially in the image, and as Andreas said...the minimalisism of this as well. Fantastic shooting, Jan-Carel!

geneb19

9:51AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

superb Jan-Carel! have to agree with Andreas and Sheila. it feels very minimalist to me and i love that!!

soulofharmony

10:47AM | Wed, 31 August 2005

l remember you posting on e of these choughs before and thought how beautiful.. excellent jcv..no rehearsal in wildlife.. and it still has its proud moment.. sublime :)

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