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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberSun 03-Jun-12 01:39 PM
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"Backlit Bearded Tits"
Sun 03-Jun-12 01:40 PM by Gert van der Kolk

Rotterdam, NL
          

The juvenile bearded tits are already on their own. These were in a flock of about ten, restlessly swarming the reeds and willows, feeding on both insects and seeds.



D800, 500/4 VR + TC17EII, Isoeq 320, 1/4000, f/7.1, -1,0 EV

They make a beautiful bell-like sound and are often heared long before seen. This flock fed for several minutes on the same spot of reed, allowing me to make some backlit pics.



D800, 500/4 VR + TC17EII, Isoeq 320, 1/2000, f/7.1, -1,0 EV

Their juvenile appearance is quite different from the adult (though with the same coloration); the black spot around the eyes has disappeared when adult.



D800, 500/4 VR + TC17EII, Isoeq 250, 1/800, f/7.1, -2/3 EV

Looking forward to read your thoughts / comments!

Gert van der Kolk

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Lunastar Silver Member Nikonian since 06th Jan 2010Sun 03-Jun-12 05:47 PM
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#1. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Mankato, US
          

Very nice, Gert-love the second image!

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberMon 04-Jun-12 03:52 PM
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#4. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

Thanks Mark, much appreciated. There's something about these birds that never fails to make me happy.

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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Sun 03-Jun-12 07:14 PM
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Very nice Gert. Refreshing to see them captured in backlight. Richard

  
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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberMon 04-Jun-12 03:55 PM
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#5. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

Thanks Richard. Shot a lot of bearded tits, but never backlit, until recently

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cockers Silver Member Nikonian since 25th May 2006Sun 03-Jun-12 08:20 PM
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Beautiful shots Gert - #2 is simply stunning image.

The pose and composition and lighting are nothing short of outstanding!!

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberMon 04-Jun-12 03:55 PM
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#6. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Thanks you Al, much appreciated!!

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dm1dave Administrator Awarded for high level knowledge and skills in various areas, most notably in Wildlife and Landscape Nikonian since 12th Sep 2006Mon 04-Jun-12 10:25 PM
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#7. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Nice!
#2 is especially cool.

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B LaRue Registered since 04th Nov 2010Mon 04-Jun-12 10:39 PM
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#8. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Gert, these are gorgeous! I love backlighting, or "rim light" and #2 is outstanding. I like the adult shot, too. A beautiful bird!

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberTue 05-Jun-12 07:35 PM
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#10. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

He Betty, Nice to hear from you! Glad you like them. The one in normal light is a youngster too, btw.

Here's an adult male from the gallery:



And here an adult female:



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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberTue 05-Jun-12 07:30 PM
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#9. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

Thanks Dave!

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Gerard Pas Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Mar 2008Tue 05-Jun-12 07:44 PM
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#11. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Well I like them because they're creative and not just another "bird book" image or document. This makes them much more intriguing to me as it conveys something about the bird but also the photographer.
I don't want to come across as sanctimonious above because I like a good image of a bird on a stick as well; I'm just say'n......

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberWed 06-Jun-12 07:28 PM
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#13. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

>I like a good image of a bird on a stick as well

LOL, me too, Gerard, see my avatar. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

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Dubes Silver Member Nikonian since 16th Jun 2007Wed 06-Jun-12 12:57 AM
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#12. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Very nice Gert, I'm going to go against the grain here a little as I personally really like #1. I can imagine this one blown up to a produce a large print. The silhouettes of the birds really stand on the grass stems out and has a nice "graphic" feel to it.

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberWed 06-Jun-12 07:30 PM
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#14. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

Thanks Richard, Glad you like that pic. Technically the harder one to make, to get the reflections right in the composition.

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Brian_S Registered since 28th Jan 2011Thu 07-Jun-12 04:45 PM
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#15. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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beauty captures Gert, #2 is great with the back lighting, nicely done

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Gert van der Kolk Silver Member Charter MemberFri 08-Jun-12 07:00 PM
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#16. "RE: Backlit Bearded Tits"
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Rotterdam, NL
          

Thanks Brian, they're one of my favourite species to shoot. Industrious little fellows, working very hard for a few calories.

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