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The Chough and the flower
madamcoolpix

The Chough and the flower (Pyrrhocorax graculus)

A "belly-job" I had completely forgotten about!!! :eek!: But I enjoyed finding surprises among the old Leica jobs! :bounce:

An Alpine Chough with an alpine flower that I dedicate to our poetic Alok and Renu! o:) I'm not sure it looks poetic but at least looks sweet, I think! ;)
Habitat
Alpine meadow at 1850 m.
Location
Fuente De, Picos de Europa National Park, Cantabria Province, N Spain
Date taken
25 May 2009
Scientific name
Pyrrhocorax graculus
Equipment used
Leica V-LUX-1 (handheld crowling, ISO100, F/5.6, 1/400s, 0.0ev)
a little salad ? great catch with this big guy, nice subtle color on this black bird, not easy

to do my friend. Shows well with that super background. :t: :t:

screech
 
Great close-up, Marian; great angle, expression, and backdrop, well exposed too, very well done.
 

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