Three wires-four insulators?? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all.
Couldn’t resist sharing this one with all. Of course the fourth insulator is a bird. It’s a Magpie, a bird imported from Australia I think. Anyway they reek havoc on the native bird population, basically bullying them out of there territory. Shame because the Magpie is full of character and quite intelligent. Certainly smart enough to work out the range of a hunters rifle!

Taken within minutes of my “Evening walk” photo.

Converted from RAW.

Enjoy, Paul.

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robertosalguero (2759) 2008-03-13 23:27

I guess the bird could also work as an insulator as well. Of course just for a very short time ;-) Interesting image and note. I am not knowledgeable about birds but I do like to see them in images. This picture is minimalist yet it catches my attention because of its curiousity. Nice work Paul :-)

Roberto

dhurjati (2827) 2008-03-13 23:41

Hi Paul,
Very interesting subject that you have chosen here!!Funny to see those birds sitting!Four Insulators:).Nice work with catching colours.
Greetings from India,
Dhurjati

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2008-03-13 23:49

Hello Paul,

Yeah, sorry about the magpies and possums causing problems over in NZ, it is really unfair. Both of those species are well loved here but I am sure a scar on the environment across the Tasman. Some Australian birds have been naturally swept over to New Zealand in storms, such as the Kookaburra and some types of rosella. I like the simple composition here; it is good to see a defined tonal range of fiery colour. The patterning of the clouds makes a good backdrop to the cheeky subject. It is a creative photo, well done!

Matt

ahmetgedikli (21531) 2008-03-14 0:03

Hi Paul,
Well seen and captured! Beautiful colors, light are sharpness. Nice work...
Best wishes.
Ahmet

fabio_ts (13672) 2008-03-14 0:46

A fine composed image with beautiful light for a funny and lovely work Paul, I like it!!

have a nice weekend,
Fabio.

John_F_Kennedy (30503) 2008-03-14 2:43

What an excellent capture of lights. A beautiful view of the electricity. It's a wonderful shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

riclopes (32821) 2008-03-14 2:50

Olá Paul, funny and original capture showing us how good is the native bird in camouflage :) I like the intense light and painting in the sky. The simple graphism makes a nice minimalist composition.
Cheers,
ricardo

UnTrained (0) 2008-03-14 5:08

Hi Paul,
nice simple composition of the content and pleasant of the colours. The mast and the wires is great against that light in the sky.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

barrufeto_77 (25591) 2008-03-14 6:38

Hi Paul.

I like the colours in the background....they're amazing!

Rgs and nice Easter!

Budapestman (40808) 2008-03-14 12:16

Hi Paul,
Great impression with superb composition, colours and lights are fantastic. Creative and very lovely shot, Very well done!
Have a nice evening
George

plimrn (19524) 2008-03-14 12:32

Hi Paul,
The pole, with its wires and bird make a fine focal point for your golden clouds.
When down your way, I saw a flock of magpies tearing one of their number to pieces as he struggled. I've never felt very positive about them since then.
HLJ, Pat

Rosa (4575) 2008-03-14 14:18

Bonsoir Paul,
Une compo simple et riche a la fois, les couleurs de ce ciel sont magnifique , ce poteau electrique va tres bien dans l'ensemble, bien vus, j'aime beaucoup ce POV.
Amitiés,
Rosa.

emjleclercq (14119) 2008-03-14 23:39

Very nice catch of the bird sitting on top of the phone pole, I noticed it even before reading the note which is a testimony of the clarity of the image. And a very nice golden color.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Stepan (27167) 2008-03-15 0:03

Minimalist and abtract... Moody and stunning, then...
Stéphane

jhm (81589) 2008-03-15 0:58

Hello Paul,

The yellow sky together with clouds give a nice composition.
But these bird is indeed exactly a isolator, nice presentation with the black pole as contrast.
Is this a bird of prey?
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

gracious (20017) 2008-03-15 1:33

Hello Paul,
very impressive and clever composition to have the Magpie as the fourth insulator!
the colour is really beautiful in this image with good sharpness and details
well done, Paul!
TFS
regards
Tony

Giorgio (8592) 2008-03-15 1:56

- Wonderful golden color and amazing light for this original composition, Paul, poetic but funny atmosphere with the bird like fourth insulator! In this moment, I see a magpie by the window, it bathes in a water puddle pool! Anyway bravo, this is successful!
Have a good weekend.
giorgio

giorgimer (20596) 2008-03-15 1:59

Hi Paul,

original shot, I like a lot this idea, wonderful sky and composition

Well done!

Gio

toto (18537) 2008-03-15 5:50

Bonsoir
Belle photo de ce paysage coupé par ce piquet électrique qui ressort bien sur ces tons jaunes donné par ce soleil généreux sur ces nuages fileux.
Beaucoup n' aime pas les poteaux ou pylônes, moi je les apprécie et je trouve qu' il font partie du paysage.
Vous l' avez bien pris, bien net et pourtant il manque le 4eme fil.
Ha non, ce n' est pas un isolateur, c' est un oiseau, je blague bien sur, cela se voyait directement mais il aurait pu s'agir d' un quatrième isolateurs.
Bien vu et bien pris, photo simple mais attrayante.
Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

feather (49848) 2008-03-15 9:19

Indeed a very simple composition but the colours make it very effective. There are lovely cloud patterns as the perfect backdrop for your humorous silhouette. Well spotted.
Kath

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-03-15 12:10

Hello Paul,
Very pleasant colors, I like too the brightness of the image, a great exposure control.
Regards,
JB.

danyy (67844) 2008-03-15 16:05

Bonjour Paul,
l'originalité de la photo, l'oiseau qui remplace l'isolateur.
Mais le beauté de la photo est surtout dans les couleurs fortes et ce ciel très contrasté.
Un peu de surexposition en bas à gauche.
Regards.
Daniel.

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-03-16 0:16

Hi Paul
Nice scene with the bird pretending an insulator :). Great light.
Regards

pablominto (39848) 2008-03-16 4:51

Hello Paul,
This is a well done observation!
And I agree with you that magpies are smart, I have a family around my house that I feed during winter and thus have the opportunity to obeserve their behaviour closely...
A simple composition with a beautiful sky as background!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Docarmo (8812) 2008-03-16 7:05

Hi Paul,
Very good composition with this bird silhouette miming the scenery.
Beautiful colour.
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

jmdias (18661) 2008-03-16 9:26

paul

another fantastic pov, a nice compo working with light and shadows. The way you put the lamppost is perfect. Very nice work, the inclusion of the bird adds more interest

hugs

jorge

edytungkal (4513) 2008-03-16 18:55

Simple beauty shot...
The background colours work well against the shadows, a warm weather capture...
Nice shot Paul, thanks for sharing.

daniel

trekks (14260) 2008-03-16 21:23

hi Paul

Very interesing photo to show a detail aspect of photography. Good imagination.

TFS, bill

AiresSantos (41178) 2008-03-17 11:35

Hi Paul
A very nice title for this very beautiful composition. A funny scenne very well captured.
I like sao much the pOV and tones
have a nice week
Aires

skippy007 (6731) 2008-03-17 16:33

Hi Paul,
Beautiful & creative composition. Well seen, captured and presented. these Magpies can be a problem when nesting, they will swoop on anything that moves to protect their young & able to cause some injury as I'm sure you know.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

emilbo (9091) 2008-03-18 9:38

Salut Paul!
Simple comme photo mais j'aime beaucoup avec le poteau et la ligne en diagonale sans oublier l'oiseau en prime. Les tons de jaune sont superbes.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

pboehringer (770) 2008-03-18 10:19

LOL!
Paul, you saw the potential of the moment very well and I'm glad that the bird is samrt enough to differentiate between a hunters rifle and camera shooting.
Peter

jmcl (13721) 2008-03-18 20:34

HI Paul,

That is one stunning sky .. the color is wonderful and the beams moving diagonally across the image are evocative .. very nice .. well done.

take care,

John

ag1993 (634) 2008-03-19 1:52

Hello,
Great shot. Nice atmosphere and colours. Funny title. The bird is very nice.
Regards
Andrea Gatt

Tue (25608) 2008-03-19 8:36

Hi Paul,
A really gorgeous sky with beautiful colours and light, which is well managed too. The post stands out well against the background and the wires are well placed diagonally in the composition. That bird is a lovely detail too. Well seen and captured!
Regards,
Lars

crckt (6961) 2008-03-20 11:18

Hi Paul,
Ha, ha Nice one! Well spotted and nicely exposed to keep us all guessing.
Well done,
Shaeri

MLINES (10810) 2008-03-24 1:11

Hi Paul, I like the humour in this one. Gorgeous colours too. Quite a surreal look to this. Best for Easter, Murray.

Bluejeans (31449) 2008-03-24 12:00

Ola Paul ,
Que céu magnifico as cores em tons de amarelo e laranja , gostei do poste de telefone com três fios e o pássaro admirando o pôr do sol , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

alftrek (2689) 2008-03-24 23:42

Hi Paul,

Most people would try to avoid wires in the photo because they are considered a distraction. But you have made an exceptionally good photo out of it set against the sunset colours. The smart magpie at the very spot makes it even better.

TFS

alfred

jaywalker (12186) 2008-03-27 13:38

Hi Paul, A wonderfully simple photo with a superb finish, the silhouette of the post & the wires really break up the shot very well, the golden sky makes a stunning backdrop, great composition &, TFS kind regards Wilson.

Flavia (10202) 2008-03-29 23:06

Hi Paul,

Simple and poweful! Very good one. A minimalist composition with excelent graphic effec and nice clors and contrast. You caught the light rays very well.

Regards,

Flavia

Anna-- (7717) 2008-10-02 12:57

Ciao Paul,
very well seen and captured with a splendid light. Great the colors and the shapes of the clouds.
Greetings
Anna