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my entry for the weekly contest
Week #2 the topic is: Birds in Freedom
I´m looking for pictures of Free birds . I love to see birds in freedom it really boders me when people keep them in jails so if you and your pictures want to be part of this week contest your birds must be as free as the wind.
Da. Biæder, Du. Bijeneter, En. European Bee-eater, Fi. Mehiläissyöjä, Fr. Guêpier d'Europe, Ge. Bienenfresser, It. Gruccione, La. Merops apiaster, No. Bieter, Sp. Abejaruco común, Sw. Biätare, Tr. Arikusu
Bee-eaters, with their fantastic combination of rainbow colours and streamlined shape, are virtually unmistakable when seen well.Breeds in holes in sandpits, riverbanks and quarries. Feeds in open or at least semi-open country. birdguides.com ... this one photographed in denizli-turkey.
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from johngoyer/John (84,170)  
on November 27, 2005 11:55:28 PM CST
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Very nice capture - looks like a small and fast bird - must be very difficult to get a clean shot like this - especially with a bee in beak! Image seems sharp and focus is dead on - good shooting!
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from aminia/Flaminia (6,012)
on November 27, 2005 3:01:22 PM CST
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hi, mehemet, this great shot perfect in all. i like very much and in my opinion this is a miracle capture. what i like it's the dinamism of this bird and the perfect angle in open wings and the black insect into the beack. A lot of compliment
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from lamarnix/Lamar (44,572)
on November 24, 2005 6:15:56 PM CST
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Hi Mehmet. I am not at all sure it has not already been said and done on this one. I like the compact, triangular wings from this perspective. Also the bird's lovely colors are evident without being overpowering in this light. Finally, carrying a bee or bug in his beak at this capture is a complementary feature that makes this one a keeper. Best regards, Lamar.
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from bobgaither/Robert (38,013)
on November 23, 2005 1:08:12 PM CST
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Bird just seems to be gliding out there. Nice action capture. Good details and colors. Like the little bug or bee also. Pretty good long shot with action.
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from bn/Bernard (28,653)
on November 23, 2005 7:34:40 AM CST
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My girlfriend was asking me what the use of Mosquitos in this world are. I told her they are food for birds. Well picture will make her really angry. She hates Mosquito. The next question she will ask is, why do they not eat bees? I like the picture. technically it is great. Nice exposure, nice colours and the sharpness. But in a way, I still wish the head was sharper. Nice work Mehmet. When do we get to see more of your work?
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from abice/Armagan (2,024)
on November 21, 2005 2:33:18 AM CST
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Hi Memo (Honey Memo) It is incredible free bird photo (bonus =Bee)... Amazing colors of your model.. Great Catching bird.. DOF is ok. Sharp picture.. Are you best photo-hunter in Turkey.. cong. see you again.
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from joyia/Sardar Muhammad (57,392)
on September 24, 2005 12:56:07 AM CDT
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Hi! dear Mehmet ... What a lovely shot .. a shot too hard to catch.. while birds are in flight and having their catch.. I missed you and all other good friends as well .. I was without phone lines and then little aways for a while. Nice composition .. vivid colors ..sharp and click on time.. You are wonderful dear Mehmet and you got it very well..great shot indeed...you invoking me to have a L lense .. which I can't afford yet :) . with all the best wishes .. best of regards JOYIA
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from kemalaksel/M.Kemal (6,195)
on September 4, 2005 12:32:59 PM CDT
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Dear Mehmet,
I looked this photo long time really I like too much
Captured very good moment
Thank you sharing with us
Sincerely yours
m.kemal
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from gian87/Marta (59,665)
on August 26, 2005 11:08:07 PM CDT
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Hi Mehmet,this bird is for me strange,almost surreal.I do not know why more than a bird seems to me a fish!With the colors of the rainbow, and with its food hanging of the mouth, in perfect flight and against the blue sky.Wonderful bird capture.Best regards,Marta
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from dongli/Dong (10,536)
on August 26, 2005 6:59:28 PM CDT
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This is an excellent capture of bee eater in flight. Sharp and colorful. I like the aero dynamic form the bird is holding. Well done. Regards
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from rokakoma/Róbert (668)
on August 26, 2005 11:54:54 AM CDT
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This is a beautyful capture Mehmet! The sharpness is very good, the position of the wings are nice. I feel it a little tight, more area on the left would be better. Please, take a lokk at my bee-eater photo too!
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from jaypi/Jay (39,754)
on August 26, 2005 11:01:42 AM CDT
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An amazing photographic capture of the bird with its own capture in mouth. Beautiful colors, like a sunset on the blue sky. My only nitpick is that the bird looks motionless because of its placement in the format.
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from giampi/Gianpaolo (31,132)
on August 26, 2005 6:17:18 AM CDT
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Very nice capture. You managed to catch in very sharply and very correctly. The bee in the mouth is a plus.
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from guvenorbay/Güven (111,342)
on August 24, 2005 11:23:37 PM CDT
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Mehmet, great catch, good light even a catchlight on the eye. Composition is well frozen, saturated colours, well cropped. Thanks for the comments, first time for me to see that bird. Regards, Güven.
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from turquaz/adeL (610)
on August 24, 2005 1:18:06 PM CDT
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"Freedom ends when it begins to deprive another of its freedom' what a lovely sight to see an outstanding shot of a colourful bird against a clear blue sky.
Always love your photos of Nature's gifts Memo.
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from fonglam/Fong (39,843)
on August 24, 2005 12:43:16 PM CDT
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Hi Mehmet, I really love the rainbow colors and this would be a nice shot for the weekly contest. A great capture with the bee being caught in its beak. Good sharpness and exposure. Regards, Fong
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from gonzague/Gonzague (426)
on August 24, 2005 10:51:23 AM CDT
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really it's impossible to be closer. And the bee he catch is really incredible. If you have some others like this one don't hesitate.
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from maree/Maree (38,747)
on August 24, 2005 8:09:23 AM CDT
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Hello Mehmet, this is an excellent shot, his colouring is really good, he's nice and sharp, but what really gets to me is the bee, I can even see his wings. Fabulous shot Mehmet, regards Maree
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from deleted138566/deleted (32,408)
on August 24, 2005 7:06:53 AM CDT
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Mehmet this is absolutely amazing sorry I didn't spot it before so many photos on photosig. Did this bird just catch bee in mid flight and you snapped it! WOW Photo is sharp enough lovely colours too exposure very good considering its against the bright sky - Kind Regards Necip
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from graemefraser/Graeme (17,491)
on August 24, 2005 5:55:47 AM CDT
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what an exelent capture Mehmet! and what a wonderful bird. I'd love to see one.I can't imagine getting a better in flight shot it must have been a very fast shutter speed.I think I may be tempted to take a touch off the top but really thats nit picking.Cheers Graeme.
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from vefa/Vefa (2,661)
on August 23, 2005 5:20:00 PM CDT
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hi Mehmet! this is amazing! one of the best flying bird photo i ever seen! perfect catch of the moment! a good catch of a bee-eater with a bee. very good sharpness and colors! can't be better than this! congratulations!
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from sass/Thomas Sass (25,422)
on August 23, 2005 1:39:35 PM CDT
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This is a really rare species where I live, Mehmet, and what a beautiful bird, the colors are just so amazing on this bird. It seems like you caught it in some tricky light, harsh midday sun, which gives you a problem when having to get the colors out of it. The sharpness is a bit tricky here, seems like you gave it too much which gives some rough edges and signs of halos. Keep clicking ;o)
Best regards, Thomas.
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from dennisholt/Dennis (11,606)
on August 23, 2005 12:47:00 PM CDT
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Great shot. Incredible capture for such a fast bird. I can't believe even the sharpness of the insect in its mouth. Great colors and DOF. Thanks for sharing.
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from witam77/Inge (585)
on August 23, 2005 12:34:29 PM CDT
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Absolutely great catch. the detail is great as are the colors.
Just a small remark concerning the sky.. it's too empty in my eyes. It gives no depth to the image and that makes the background very boring. Maybe this could be solved by placing the bird as descending, so that it's more diagonally than horizontally occupied. That would bring more dynamics into the image, i think.
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from alx2/Alex (721)
on August 23, 2005 12:33:51 PM CDT
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Umm, this bird I think is small by nature, which means that she is not a glider but rather pretty fast creature. I can not understand how you can acchieve such a clear shot, even it is 400mm lens. But I guess this is what makes the difference between amateurs (me) and professionals (you). This image is amazing. I only wonder why you centered the bird so much. She could fly a bit higher and use some space in front of her. Thank you for making my day richer for one nice inspiration moment. Alex
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From thebassguy/Michael (988)
on August 23, 2005 3:00:09 PM CDT
GREAT shot...kudos! I LOVE when others suggest positioning the bird this way or that, or how to handle the sky.......I would change Nothing! - thebassguy (www.thebassguy.com)
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From invisiblewl/Vadim (0)
on August 24, 2005 6:20:40 AM CDT
Very good moment, very good action DOF nice :)
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