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This male brambling is preparing for summer, his head plumage is turning black ! While the others still had a full set of winter clothes, this one was different. That is why I dare to upload another one Smile Unfortunately I don't know if there are any left, as usual all birds were gone when I came home.

Many thanks for the kind C&C on the waterfall action. No I did not try it, did you notice the guy who is completely under water?

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D3x Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:Nikkor AI 500.0 mm f/4.0 Check out Nikon Nation!
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:16 Mar 2013 - 7:25 PM
Focal Length:500mm + TC
Lens Max Aperture:f/1.0 yeah, right :)
Aperture:f/4.0
Shutter Speed:1/1000sec
Exposure Comp:+2/3
ISO:1250
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:pretty good guess
Flash:no bottle either
White Balance:very grey
Title:Roll on summer
Username:annettep38 annettep38
Uploaded:18 Mar 2013 - 8:38 PM
Tags:Bird, Birds, Brambling, Dordogne, Wildlife / nature, Winter
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WhiteRose1
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18 Mar 2013 - 8:40 PM
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Well captured, Annette, I didn't realise they changed head gear with the seasons.

Dave

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gajewski
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18 Mar 2013 - 8:43 PM
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Fantastic detail -- especially since it looks like there might have been a stiff breeze blowing his feathers.
The grey bg adds nicely to the winter feel of this shot.
-=\Walter

johnke
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18 Mar 2013 - 8:52 PM
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A super image Annette and so well composed too, nice and sharp and sooooo cold, shame he even looks freezing...John

GeorgePlatis
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18 Mar 2013 - 8:53 PM
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Superb capture Annette !
George

DicksPics
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18 Mar 2013 - 8:56 PM
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A lovely image, Annette!

****

Brian65
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18 Mar 2013 - 9:05 PM
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You post pics of Bramblings and i turn green, please stop it Annette. Great shots thoughSmileSmileSmileWink
Brian

EAS
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18 Mar 2013 - 9:06 PM
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He does look so handsome in his latest plumage! Our Bramblings are still around, so guess yours are too. According to the books they go back to Russia and Scandinavia in March. Just not too sure if the Barmblings have read that book though! Grin

Ann

tonyng
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18 Mar 2013 - 9:17 PM
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Never seen these in close quarter. Nice one Annette.

RonnieAG
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:18 PM
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Roll on summer indeed and let's hope it's somewhat better than last: this wee bird is preparing for it.......and a fine shot of it you have too, Annette.
Ronnie.

LynneJoyce
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:24 PM
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Lovely shot. He's going into breeding plumage. We were in Scarborough at the weekend and though it was very cold, the black headed gulls had black heads ready for the breeding season.

Irishkate
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:32 PM
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You're all so clever knowing how these birds change their plumage for the season.
I find it hard enough to distinguish one bird from another never mind sex and seasonal changes.
Lovely bird - this brambling - have never seen one for myself.
KateGrinGrin

M_squared
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:43 PM
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Beautiful capture.

Tynnwrlluniau
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:43 PM
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Another lovely capture, Annette
Alun

TonyDy
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18 Mar 2013 - 10:43 PM
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Couldn't agree more!
Great shot, Annette.
Tony

mossy
18 Mar 2013 - 11:08 PM
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Dont tend to see the change in plumage as they are usually long gone for me. Grin

richmowil
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18 Mar 2013 - 11:13 PM
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I still havn't seen one this year( winter) !! Nice Detail - Nice image! I like it a lot!

gary_d
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18 Mar 2013 - 11:19 PM
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Its a first for me as I have never seen one of these, a great shot. - gary

shaver
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England
18 Mar 2013 - 11:48 PM
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great shot hisxpression says it all

debu
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19 Mar 2013 - 12:50 AM
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Great capture.
debu

Hermanus
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19 Mar 2013 - 3:42 AM
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Interesting write up Annette ! I thought it was an old bird turning grey Smile A really lovely and well detailed photo !!

ColleenW
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19 Mar 2013 - 5:24 AM
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A great capture

CarolG
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
19 Mar 2013 - 5:42 AM
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Poor fella looks frozen, Annette Grin. Super capture. No, I didn't notice the fella completely submerged, just been back to have another look, spotted his hand (I think) Smile Carol

Last Modified By CarolG at 19 Mar 2013 - 5:45 AM
Ray42
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19 Mar 2013 - 6:49 AM
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A lovely shot - quite agree about roll on summer

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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19 Mar 2013 - 7:15 AM
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What a capture Annette
yes, we are all looking forward to a summer
Lillian

digital_boi
19 Mar 2013 - 8:53 AM
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fine capture Annette

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

Maiwand
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19 Mar 2013 - 8:58 AM
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Wonderful shot Annette.
Ron

Joline
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19 Mar 2013 - 11:29 AM
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Fine detail, and I really like the detail on the branch as well.

gallero
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19 Mar 2013 - 11:33 AM
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Maravillasa ..

leontari
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19 Mar 2013 - 12:24 PM
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Great capture and feather detail.
Effrossini

netta1234
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19 Mar 2013 - 5:15 PM
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Great imageSmile
NettaSmile

JuBarney
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19 Mar 2013 - 5:21 PM
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A super capture
Ju

canonfan
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19 Mar 2013 - 7:38 PM
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Great capture with lots of detail Annette
Jim

Glostopcat
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21 Mar 2013 - 9:38 PM
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What a handsome little fellow, beautifully caught

accipiter
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22 Mar 2013 - 2:53 PM
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Excellent bird capture. A

JuBarney
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24 Mar 2013 - 5:12 PM
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Super close up
Ju

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