Hoopoes by Edri Shimon

Sunday, 11th January 2009

Hoopoes

by Edri Shimon

Two Hoopoes - the National Bird of Israel

Equipment: Nikon d300 & Nikon 600mm f4

Edri Shimon

Edri Shimon
34 From Pardes-Hana Israel

Website

18 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 3:24 am
This 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!
James and Kelly Stone Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 4:22 am
This is a great capture. The detail is fantastic. Congratulations on your POTD!
saleh Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:10 am
So Amazing shot .
maher Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:30 am
….. looks so unreall..
like a scene from pixar animation movie..
or walt disney..
beautiful…..
thks for sharing this…
Madelene Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 8:46 am
stunning…. got the perfect moment…. not an easy shot to take…. well done and congrats with the PD.
Bruce Emery Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am
What can I say Simply an amazing capture,keep up the good work!
Pauline Jones Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
This is a great action shot; we get hoopoes in Ireland as occasional summer visitors; they look very exotic when compared with the natives.
Malta Photography Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:40 am
now this is a great shot. in mid flight. very clear shot.
Isabel Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
WOW! What a picture! Fantastic work!
SPAIN Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Great shot!!!:D
Su Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Awesome shot, some great ones on your website too. Congrats on potd
Hanna Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Real 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!
planet lover Says:
January 11th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Nice pic! Beautiful plumage and a very interesting nest. I love to see animals taking care of their young.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
January 12th, 2009 at 4:06 am
Hoopoes look so beautiful, I’d love to see the entire body. Is this a mother & baby, or sharing buddies??
Anurag Says:
January 12th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Welcome 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 pm
Great shot, Edri!
Sue Gagnon Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Excellent clarity complete with action taking place, quite a candid shot! Good work! Very nice shot.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
These birds are so beautiful and I had never seen them until now! Great vivid colors and a great action shot. Congratulations!