PLEASE..?, a photo from Sor-Trondelag, South

Photographer's Note

I𠍿 not an ornithologist but I know a bit about animal behaviour�

And the pose we see here means �can I have some cheese, please?�

I like the magpies, they are such bold and smart birds, some may say cunning! They easily get used to people and it takes a lot to scare them. When challenged for territory by other and twice as large birds they will fight their ground and usually win�

I know many don㦙 like magpies but I think it is wrong to judge a bird by human measures. There is no evil in birds, just an instinct to survive and it is the fittest that wins!

And of course he got his cheese, check out the workshop image! This is a 蘔e� because of the size as they are visibly larger compared to females.

I know the WS technically is a better image, but it doesn㦙 illustrate the little story so well�

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Right after I published this we got the news about the first case of bird flu in Norway, luckily not the kind dangerous for people but regretfully bad news for our feathered friends!

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rodgerg (55767) 2008-12-05 5:11

Hello Pablo,

Very good shot with a good framing. The B&W bird arise very well. I like too the "expression" of the bird well selected. An another very good photowork.
Have a good WE,
Roger

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-12-05 5:20

Hi Pablo.

Excellent both pictures. The "portraits" are amazing!

My compliments!

Photograph2u (0) 2008-12-05 5:21 [Comment]

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yedirenk (11244) 2008-12-05 5:22

Hey dear Pablo,
this day we are the neighbor:)
a very special shot with lovely magpie.very Innocent,very Sympathetic.sharpness,texture,vertical frame and light are excellent.very well done.TFS
Have a nice weekend.

Cevdet

Khattakphoto (686) 2008-12-05 5:35

Hey Pablo
A very special shot with lovely magpie.
sharpness,texture,vertical frame and light are excellent.very well done.
TFS
Hanif Khattak

lopshang (724) 2008-12-05 5:43

Hi Pablo

Amazing shot of a bird, the color are sharpness are well defined. Beautiful note too. Well done.

Regards,

Lopshang.

belido (19934) 2008-12-05 5:59

Hi Pablo,

hehehe...what a lovely image. I really like his pose...you are right, he's waiting for some food indeed. Great nature shot, very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

TGULUMSER (13252) 2008-12-05 6:09

Hello Pablo,
He is so cute, innocent. You had captured a wonderful, special moment. Congratulations,
Best regards,
Tulay

Sne011 (3084) 2008-12-05 6:38

Hello Pablo,
Beautiful photo, great close-up of this magpie. He's cute :) And I like this one more than WS. Excellent!
Have a nice weekend,
Sneza

Gerrit (62042) 2008-12-05 7:11

HI Pablo,
he looks like he's begging and throwing in his charm indeed.
Funny and good presentation.
Regards, Gerrit

Dot2008 (290) 2008-12-05 7:59

HI Pablo
Magpies are not found in our part of the country but I have seen them while traveling, and they are indeed very friendly.
I do like the fact that you waited for the begging pose, the bit of light on its head, makes it a very good shot.
Dot

Longroute (19600) 2008-12-05 8:08

Well, the beauty and smartness of this photo is self evident. I's impossibile not to enjoy it. I like the light which comes down from behind.
Well done,
Donato

vasilpro (41801) 2008-12-05 8:29

Hello Pablo
Very nice shot of this cute bird, nice colors and light, very good timing.
Best regards, Vasilis.

Kielia (24077) 2008-12-05 8:51

Hi Pablo,
I really appreciate your friendship with the birds and especially the magpie since it is a very intelligent creature. (I just returned from feeding ducks with my old mother who enjoys this too).
Your capture is beautiful with nice colours and an excellent light on the bird. Your note is wonderful too. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

besnard (59196) 2008-12-05 9:03

Bonsoir Pablo
Superbe ce gros plan sur l'oiseau qui a un petit air coquin et interrogatif. C'est net et pr嶰is. Bravo.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soir嶪.
Nicole

Sistercosmo (242) 2008-12-05 9:38

Hi Pablo,
a unique portrait and an excellent note! I like the WS too. With a look on his face like that, it's no wonder that this fellow got what he was asking for! :-)) Who could resist?
Nice shot! Thanks and take care,
Linda

Didi (61589) 2008-12-05 10:44

Hello Pablo
Well done for this good catch; a very good decisive moment with the bird natural expression.
Great job
I have done a simple WS.
Best regards

[workshop] [compare]

polpo56 (15146) 2008-12-05 11:26

Hi Pablo,
a good composition for this picture, where I like the mice light, the excellent sharp and the beautiful pose and expression of the bird.
Bravo!
Ciao
Ludo

UlfE (14641) 2008-12-05 11:33

Hei Pablo,

A very amusing picture. This magpie seems to be a real entertainer. I do not know if they are very good singers, but this one is a real danceman. An excellent capture. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

anesugur (18789) 2008-12-05 12:33

Hello Pablo,
Very well captured shot.
Very good timing.
Best wishes. Uğur

gracious (20025) 2008-12-05 12:58

Hello my friend Pablo,
Perfect title for the right expression from this good closeup of the Magpies! Yes, I think many have the wrong judgement on this beautiful also!
many thanks for the sharing
keep warm
Tony

gneufeld (15890) 2008-12-05 14:07

Hi Pablo,
A fine capture of this scavenger. These birds are plentiful on the Canadian prairies and not always seen to be welcome guests. Great shot and TFS. Gerald

mark_mk (266) 2008-12-05 14:40

Hi Pablo,
very nice shot of this bird. You had great light here and the framing is absolutely perfect. A great one.
Bad to hear you have had a case of bird flu in Norway, right about now is the time when it starts again, it`S the same every year...
Nice shot, I like it a lot!

Take care
Mark

foozi (7101) 2008-12-05 17:59

Hi Pablo,
a well cropped and superb details of the bird. Eyes well seen in the darkness of its colours.
the angle of lighting chosen helps a lot in discerning the beauty of this creature.
Nice contrast and reat composition.

Regards,
Foozi

pierrefonds (113610) 2008-12-05 18:34

Hi Pablo,

Tbe close-up point of view is showing the details and colors of the magpie. The picture is clear and precise. The subject is well frame. The light brings out the best of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

batalay (41261) 2008-12-05 22:12

Hello Pablo,

This is an unusual shot for you, but a successful one nonetheless. The note brings out the personality of the bird, as does the photograph � a first class portrait of the creature. Warm regards, and have a good weekend.

Bulent

jafadabret (56501) 2008-12-05 23:32

Bonjour Pablo.
Cette attitude implorante de l'oiseau a quelque chose d'humain et on comprend qu'elle t'ait fait craquer. C'est une photo rare et tr鋊 belle.
Amicalement,
Jacques

riclopes (35577) 2008-12-06 2:19

Ol� Pablo, exactely like my cats - they make funny postures and than I reward them with treats :) No doubt that 'his' pose here is a funny and expressive one. Excellent approach with good details and fine complementar WS, with the magpie "having more eyes than belly" :) - portuguese expression - don't know how's the equivalent in English.
greetings,
ricardo

Budapestman (82620) 2008-12-06 2:31

Hi Pablo,
Charming portrait, really. The composition and the timing are great. Very lovely image with excellent realization. Have a nice weekend, my friend!
George

maloutim (13617) 2008-12-06 2:42

Hi Pablo!
I love birds too, and I think your photo is just so cute and well-shot!
Now! Is the magpie saying: "May I have this piece of cheese please?", or "What cunning way can I find, to get it?". Mind you, if he is used to you feeding him, he WAS probably waiting politely!
The WS is lovely too, with 3 pieces of cheese in the beak!
Thank you so much for sharing such a great post!
Have a good weekend!
Marie Louise.

jplebrun (21208) 2008-12-06 3:48

Bonjour Pablo
il est superbe cet oiseau bis-colore, avec sa t皻e pench� en interrogation � ce qu'il voit devant lui, bravo bien saisi.
Amiti廥
Jean-Pierre

Giorgio (11279) 2008-12-06 4:55

- Pleasant and funny close up on this chatterbox ;o) it wants nothing, just talk a little, anyway, nice shot and very good note, well done!
Have a nice Weekend.
giorgio

Cricri (176) 2008-12-06 5:26

Hi Pablo
Il serais diffi蓾le de lui refuser avec son petit air attendrissent magnifiquement bien capturer, un tr廥 beau moment et image, bravo
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

Vames (4356) 2008-12-06 6:43

hi Pablo,very beautiful moment and nice composition!

maltese (22909) 2008-12-06 9:42

Hello Pablo
Une tr鋊 belle r嶧lisation avec une lumi鋨e parfaitement g廨嶪 qui permet au plumage noir de bien se d彋acher sur ce fond sombre!!
Tr鋊 beau travail
Amicalement
Herv�

plimrn (21344) 2008-12-06 12:37

Hi Pablo,
Both shots have great sharpness and color but like you, I like tyhe primary post better. I have a whole collection of animal beggars, like tiy say, everybody has to eat!!
HLJ, Pat

emjleclercq (15778) 2008-12-06 13:07

A very nice close up. Magpies are rather ill fammed, and as far as I know, for excellent reasons. But there are also said to be rather clever birds.

All the best,

Emmanuel

anducina (8407) 2008-12-06 13:23

Excellent and funny, great animal--or bird portrait. It has a very suggestive expression. I wonder, that fable of Jean de La Fontaine--was it 'The Crow and the Fox'...or 'The Magpie and the Fox' ?
Have a nice Sunday !
Andreea

mvdisco (17798) 2008-12-06 15:59

Bonsoir Pablo,
Nice presentation of the cute bird (magpies)
Excellent composition and details. nice workshop too.
Very well taken and done.
All my compliments
Michel

Flavia (10352) 2008-12-06 16:18

Hi Pablo,

How cute this little bird! You caught it in such a nice moment, in a like human pose. Great one!

Regards,

Flavia

flory (4848) 2008-12-06 23:25

hi Pablo,
for longgggg time wasn't in your gallery,but today i'm completely fascinated by his pose..:)

it's first time when i hear that birds can be judged..probably because we,people,believe that we are only 'the thinkers' of universe.did you know that dolphins have perception about them?they know that exist...

a nice situation here and sorry for bird flu.
best wishes,
Flori:)

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-12-06 23:34

Hi Pablo
Amazing expression of the bird. My next picture here will be also one bird in Geneva.
Wonderful light, excellent POV and details
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

Graal (103040) 2008-12-07 0:13

Hi Pablo,
amazing bird, good shots, fine WS also. Portrait good to TN. Funny curiosity glance and pose. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

ChrisJ (171252) 2008-12-07 2:48

Hi Pablo

Good backlighting on the bird with wonderful shadow detail & perfect dof & sharpness. Good colour, too. Tfs!

jhm (211734) 2008-12-07 3:22

Hello Pablo,

The pose of the bird is very nice.
You took the eye this is very important for a good the image bird
An excellent sharpness and clarity.
Well balanced and the colours are crisp and bright.
I can enjoy of this type pictures.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John

josepmarin (59385) 2008-12-07 4:08

Hi Pablo,
the attitude of this magpie perfectly is caught in your photo, and your note explains to us what she requested exactly: Cheese!
It is a great scene, spontaneous and funny.
The complementary photo in WS is fantastic, the magpie has obtained what it was requesting! She is happy now.
Great work.
Best regards,
Josep

TopGeo (38220) 2008-12-07 4:56

Hello Pablo! Very good shot with a good framing. They have their way to speak and requesting the birds? In any case they is very good pose and the colours clean and impressive arrest of picture!And I like this one more with good details and fine complementary shot WS My compliments!Georgios

JCG (35153) 2008-12-07 6:02

Hi Pablo,

It is true that such a look, we can not resist !!! I love birds in general, I can spend hours watching them and try to approach them. In the family garden in Brittany, there are many. Very nice close-up. I love your photo in WS and I notice that the magpie seemed delighted too, thank you Pablo.

With all my friendships and a very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

Nicou (193806) 2008-12-07 7:17

Hello,

Merveilleux cet oiseua, quelle position a sa t皻e, de toute beaut�, avec la nettet� sur les belle pattes, et sonoeil, superbe compo.

Bravo et amiti�

Nicou

jmdias (114296) 2008-12-07 11:07

pablo

very nice the position of the bird and the way is moving its head. I liked the way you framed it too. very interesting subject and good soft light

hugs

jorge

dip (21408) 2008-12-07 11:26

Hi Pablo,
excellent capture,good framing and quality,
very well done!
Dimitris.

edal (6804) 2008-12-07 11:28

Hello Pablo,
I see you have seriously indulged in utilizing your big zoom vibration reduction glass - and your magpie portrait is brilliant - such an actor of a birdy!
Friendly greetings,
Anton

Silvio1953 (220637) 2008-12-07 12:03

Hi Pablo, lovely little bird in great pose, fine details and splendid sharpness, I like a lot, ciao Silvio

paura (25802) 2008-12-07 12:18

Pablo,
Uma beleza de macro, com fortes elementos na composi誽o e um bom resultado final. Lindo trabalho.

abra蔞

Paulo

MarianneS (15338) 2008-12-07 13:08

Hello Pablo,
This is what we could call 'body language'!
I like the position of this lovely bird, you captured it perfectly.
The ws is nice too, but I prefer this one a lot.
Regards,
Marianne

jmcl (14535) 2008-12-07 14:20

Hi Pablo,

I love your story and his expression .. but I think the way the light plays though him is wonderful .. very nice .. nicely done. take care, John

Angshu (56760) 2008-12-07 20:59

Hello Pablo
I remember a post of yours similar to the WS. Nice tight cropping on this one, with the light on the diagonal sill on which the bird's claws are perched makes good viewing. Good use of the long end of the zoom to get this cute portrait
Regards
Angshu

emka (157280) 2008-12-07 23:55

Hi ,

Nice view of the magpie. I like them also, many come to my garden. I must try to give them cheese. Funny picture and nice story

Regards
Malgorzata

delkoo (68) 2008-12-08 0:52

hi pablo,
Fine composition with great colours and nice "expression" of the bird.
Simple but with excellent quality.

regards
didier

danos (110407) 2008-12-08 7:16

Hello Pablo,
a visitor that someone would like to knock his window or to sit near him to take a photo of it.Very nice and splendid shot, with the little flying fellow to be so well accepted without qualification. Excellent the management of the light and the colors too.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

XOTAELE (476) 2008-12-08 8:22

Hola amigo.
Buena captura y detalles.
Gran encuadre y exposici鏮.
Un comentario interesante, saludos, JL.

didemay (2945) 2008-12-08 9:37

Hello Pablo,
When I first started to read your note...I became anxious wheteher he ate his cheese or not... I was sure about Pablo:) and I think he was sure about Pablo that he was going to get his reward. Loved your sharpness, loved the frame.
Best Regards,
D:)

jemaflor (146312) 2008-12-08 10:54

Hi Pablo,
Good close up with a good light on this bird and good timing with a funny eye, well taken.

Charo (51290) 2008-12-08 12:38

Hallo Pablo,
Very beautiful image of this bird and its nice gesture. Excellent details and colors. Good job.
Best regards,
Charo

toto (0) 2008-12-08 14:54

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette pie qui vous regarde en penchant la tete comme parfois les chiens le font.
Jolies couleurs naturelles et bonne nettet�.

Amiti廥 Thomas

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-12-08 16:19

Hello Pablo
Excellent cropping, while the detail and colours in the bird are first rate. The pose is brilliant.
Regards
Jim

gunbud (34066) 2008-12-08 17:51

Hi Pablo,
Heckle and Jeckle was a theatrical cartoon series created by Paul Terry, and released by his own studio, Terrytoons. The characters were a pair of identical magpies who calmly outwitted their foes in the manner of Bugs Bunny, while maintaining a mischievous streak reminiscent of Woody Woodpecker. However in a number of their cartoons (Moose On The Loose, Free Enterprise) their foes win in the end. Their names were inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. They are generally seen as the most entertaining and even funniest characters from the Paul Terry cartoons.
Remember these two from sat. morning TV and your fine shot brought back memories of their escapades.
Regards, Tom

bakes888 (18499) 2008-12-08 23:26

Hi Pablo. They are certainly survivors, every country must have some form of magpie. Nice capture. Well posed, I think he𠏋 just showing off for the camera ;-). I like the warm light that shows in the white feathers. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

shevchenko (20560) 2008-12-09 0:48

Hi Pablo,
It look fat from front but thin from side, nice to see golden sunlight fall on the roof, very pretty bird, thanks for sharing.
Ally

papagolf21 (152605) 2008-12-09 0:59

Bonjour, cher ami Pablo,
Encore une tr鋊 belle r徼ssite. L'oiseau prend une dimension exceptionnelle � travers cette composition.
J'aime beaucoup la posture prise par cet oiseau.
F幨icitations pour tout votre album.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2008-12-09 1:24

Hi Pablo
Lovely pose of this magpie. Great capture. I love these birds, like how they play in my garden. Very clever and funny animals :).
Regards

saylan-cb (12738) 2008-12-09 4:59

Hi Pablo,
Suberb shot of a bird wiht beautiful captured a wonderful light are excellent work.
TFS/Regards

alvaraalto (42804) 2008-12-09 5:58

Hi Pablo,

And after you gave him the cheese he stole of course your silver fork and knife to eat the cheese like a gentleman, for all I know about this birds is that they are mad about glittering objects.
Excellent shot.

Groet Rob

giorgimer (35017) 2008-12-10 0:26

Hi Pablo,

nice image, beautiful expression you captured. Maybe we lost some details in the darker parts.

TFS

Gio

Buin (42580) 2008-12-10 4:32

Hallo Pablo!
Today only one word to your photo and note as well: GREAT! That's all... ;-))
Greetings from cold and humid Germany!
Frank

Cretense (68709) 2008-12-10 8:27

Hi Pablo!

Fantastic photo, amazing "portrait", fantastic "expresion" captured here, on that sweet little bird, that really seems to say "please"! Excellent tight framing, great light managment and focus! Congratulations!

Hercules

skippy007 (12510) 2008-12-10 23:33

Hello Pablo, nice shot & your note describes his pose perfectly. A lovely bird & very well captured, with the camera :-), The tight crop works very well focusing on the bird & it's "pose".
Well done.
Regards
Santo

edytungkal (4551) 2008-12-11 0:22

Ha..ha..great title for a perfect shot....
Great moment to cap the bird's expression Pablo, really enjoy this shot. Thanks and have a nice day :-)

daniel

clic (76) 2008-12-11 11:41

Hello my friend
Good idea you did'nt adopt the cat last year; you would be deprived of such moving postures of birds playing cute for food!!
Beautiful back light and yellow reflected light from your outside wall on this superb portrait.
Yes indeed we'll move south for a while and I'll be chasing
bird too but unfortunately it's forbidden to feed them.
Thanks for your support.
Robert

COSTANTINO (115563) 2008-12-11 13:04

hELLO Pablo,
Very good shot,original version delicate and
sensitive..A little bird with a nice
expression..
In my opinion this shot is very special
I like it a lot
thanks for sharing
Costantino

adores (46979) 2008-12-13 13:00

Hi Pablo!
Wonderful capture! Really seems he's looking at you.The pose is just perfect. A very good capture. I also like the Ws, seems you have made a new friend:)!!

mesutilgim (0) 2008-12-15 10:30

Hi Pablo,
There is only one word to describe this capture : Great !
Magpies are for sure one of the most intellectual members of our winged friends, but you have captured such a moment ! Having seen this, even I would give him the very very last piece of my most belocved cheese from my plate ! Perfect light and perfect compo with nice usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-12-15 11:24

Hi Pablo
Winter is outside and this poor little bird is hungry and very sad look .
TFs
cheers,Braca

Emile (20352) 2008-12-16 8:04

Hola Pablo.
Very good shot of the beautiful bird, very well captured from a good POV, nice colors and sharpness. Your WS is also a good photo.
TFS.
Best regards.

cfreire (11741) 2008-12-16 9:02

Hi Pablo,
Beautiful portrait well composed with harmonic colors and also an excellent sharpness. Good control of lights and shadows. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2008-12-17 0:52

Hello Pablo! Nice bird. Very good macro. Good sharpness. Ideal capture. Original portrait. Well done!

Disabled_A (0) 2009-01-13 15:52

Hello Pablo,
excellent, curious, funny, cute shot! I know how they turn their heads... and then you simply can not resist... if you have something to share, of course :)
Very good photo which raises mood :)
Best regards,
Elena

nivaldo (15417) 2009-03-03 23:51

So shy , so cute ! A funny bird!
A very nice "portrait", Pablo!
TFS.
Kind regards, um abra蔞!
Nivaldo
RECIFE-Brazil

fkk (2039) 2009-03-28 6:56

hi my friend...

:) anlam y悞l�, h凴𤦂 y悞l�, duygu y悞l� bir kare. kadraj, kare, netlik ve kompozisyon hepside 10 numara...

excellent photo and portaits...
greet photo...

catman

marietom (34611) 2009-05-10 4:17

hello Pablo,

magnifique, tr鋊 bon plan rapproch� de cet oiseau.
Bon dimanche
marie

boa (8039) 2009-05-29 1:55

Hi Pablo,
very nice and clever birds indeed. There`s a nest outside my house and they are a great entertainment for me.
Very fine light and you have captured this one in the right moment. I would prefered to see the whole magpie in this photo, but that is only a minor detail.Well done!
Have a nice weekend !
Boa

zmey (7335) 2009-06-18 6:45

That's a cute one, Pablo! His pose reminded me of a raven I saw in Bryce National Park. The raven was performing all kinds of 'things' for the crowd, including some ritual dances followed up by turning his head to the side and staring at humans just like your model was doing here...

TFS
Kristaps

Urs (14082) 2009-09-01 22:57

Dear Pablo

Interesting this bird likes to get cheese, why not soem grain or a worm? Must be a different look when he likes something different. I have no idea about birds, only that the like to sit in trees after sunset, where there is a light attracting insects. That is the positive part, but the also bomb you when you walk below, that is the negative part. Coming back to your picture, sharpness is appropriate, colors and contrasts are fine. And your note is well written and informative Well done

Best regards
Urs