Photo of the Day ContestHoopoes by Edri Shimon
Sunday, 11th January 2009
34 From Pardes-Hana Israel
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21 Comments
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Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 3:24 amThis is a good action shot of bird behavior. You may get comments about depth of field, but I think the blurred wing shows how the birds care for each other ‘on the fly’, and I like it!
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James and Kelly Stone Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 4:22 amThis is a great capture. The detail is fantastic. Congratulations on your POTD!
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saleh Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:10 amSo Amazing shot .
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maher Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:30 am….. looks so unreall..
like a scene from pixar animation movie..
or walt disney..
beautiful…..
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Madelene Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:46 amstunning…. got the perfect moment…. not an easy shot to take…. well done and congrats with the PD.
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Bruce Emery Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:05 amWhat can I say Simply an amazing capture,keep up the good work!
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Pauline Jones Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:38 amThis is a great action shot; we get hoopoes in Ireland as occasional summer visitors; they look very exotic when compared with the natives.
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Malta Photography Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:40 amnow this is a great shot. in mid flight. very clear shot.
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Isabel Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 10:58 amWOW! What a picture! Fantastic work!
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SPAIN Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:39 amGreat shot!!!:D
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Su Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:44 amAwesome shot, some great ones on your website too. Congrats on potd
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Hanna Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 3:55 pmReal nice shot, the capture of these exotic birds must have been difficult. But you did it on the perfect time! I like birds, they’re also fun to watch. But this is not only fun, it’s also very beautiful! Good work!
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planet lover Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:59 pmNice pic! Beautiful plumage and a very interesting nest. I love to see animals taking care of their young.
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Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
January 12th, 2009 at 4:06 amHoopoes look so beautiful, I’d love to see the entire body. Is this a mother & baby, or sharing buddies??
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Anurag Says:
January 12th, 2009 at 7:59 amWelcome back Edri, you’ve been away for a while. But now you are back with another great image.
This is really fabulous. Very sharp, detailed and such vibrant colors. Above all what perfect timing and subject placement. -
Andrew Says:
January 12th, 2009 at 3:18 pmGreat shot, Edri!
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Sue Gagnon Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pmExcellent clarity complete with action taking place, quite a candid shot! Good work! Very nice shot.
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Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pmThese birds are so beautiful and I had never seen them until now! Great vivid colors and a great action shot. Congratulations!
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su Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 8:35 amGreat shot, well captured.
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renee Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pmWow, incredible shot!
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Robert Ausband Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:13 pmBeautiful birds! Very tame. I saw them in Israel; they’re mentioned in the Old Testament.
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