African Pied Starling

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African Pied Starling
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Copyright: Anton Prinsloo (Anton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 50 W: 11 N: 161] (589)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70S, Sigma 50-500mm 4.6-6.3 APO DG HSM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-30 6:54
Viewed: 748
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The large, dark brown starling is distinguished by its conspicious white vent and undertail coverts. At close range the diagnostic yellow base to the lower mandible can be seen. This is a young bird which I photographed at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Older birds (2years) have bright lemon eyes.

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Anton,

Well composed pic, showing good sharpness and detail. The best part of this pic, IMHO, is the Lighting. It is soft and golden and makes the detail on the dark subject stand out. TFS,
Sheriff

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1702 W: 5 N: 2122] (11724)
  • [2006-06-30 7:10]

Bonjour Anton!

Félicitations pour ce portrait,la pose de l'oiseau est superbe et l'éclairage fait bien ressortir les détails du plumage.

Merci.
joseph

Hi Anton,

This is a superb portrait of this bird. Sharpness is excellent, details and exposure of the black plumage is very well done. Nice POV and clear BG. TFS!

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2447 W: 207 N: 2035] (8113)
  • [2006-06-30 11:09]

Hello Anton,
a great shot, the pose is absolutly beautiful. The colors and sharpness are excellent. POV and composition just wonderful.
TFS...Sky

Hi Anton, nice close up, rich in details and colors.
Good note to distinguish young from adult.

Andrea
(points tomorow, my smile are over today)

Hello Anton

A great shot, well composed with nicely saturated colours and good light. Crisp, clear and sharp with great POV. TFS.

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