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Copyright: Thorsten Buchen (thor68) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, SanDisk Ext. III 4GB, Hoya 58mm skylight
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-05 7:58
Viewed: 375
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was actually out for some macro-shots yesterday when
i found this crazy blackbird sitting in the sun.

I only had the 105mm-macro-lens mounted, so i had to
try to get as close as possible - at about 5m it
disappeared into the bushes, just to come out again
5 minutes later and sit in the sun again, which was
pretty hot.


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The Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), also
called Eurasian Blackbird (often used in North America
to distinguish it from unrelated native blackbird
species), or (in areas where it is the only
blackbird-like species) simply Blackbird is a species
of true thrush which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North
Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New
Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its
large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are
sometimes considered as full species. Depending on
latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident,
partially migratory or fully migratory.

The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found
throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a
yellow eye-ring and bill and has a wide range of
vocalisations; the adult female and juvenile have
mainly brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and
gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest.
It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects,
earthworms, berries, and fruits.

Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds,
with distinctive threat displays, but are more
gregarious during migration and in wintering areas.
Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year
where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This
common species has given rise to a number of literary
and cultural references, frequently related to its
melodious song.

[from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Blackbird]

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Kameramodell Canon EOS 40D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.1.1
Aufnahmedatum/-zeit 04.07.2009 15:59:31
Aufnahmemodus Verschlusszeitenautomatik
Tv (Verschlusszeit) 1/400
Av (Blendenzahl) 8.0
Messmodus Mehrfeldmessung
Belichtungskorrektur 0
Filmempfindlichkeit (ISO) 320
Objektiv 105mm
Brennweite 105.0 mm
Bildgröße 3888x2592
Bildqualität Fein
Blitz Aus
Weißabgleich Automatisch
AF-Betriebsart One-Shot AF
Bildstil Landschaft
Schärfe 4
Kontrast 0
Farbsättigung 0
Farbton 0
Farbraum sRGB
Rauschreduzierung bei Langzeitbelichtung 2:Ein
High ISO Rauschreduzierung 1:Ein
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Dateigröße 4852 KB
Staublöschungsdaten Nein
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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-07-05 8:01]

Hi Thorsten . You to have used your Macro today. With the bright sun light you had you have taken a fine close up of this Blackbird. With sharp focusing and fine detail. All with interesting notes.
Well done TFS.
Nick..

hello Thorsten
luminous lens with very good result, you are lucky that you approached, the scene is splendid with colours and detail ideal,excellent capture
TFS
Nasos

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-07-05 9:21]

Hello Torsten,
wonderful capture of this beautiful blackbird.
Composition, POV, BG, lighting, colours, sharpness and details are great.
Best regards Siggi

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-07-05 10:07]

Hello Thorsten,
Great photo in excellent sharp details. Very nice pose with eye-contact. Beautiful light and colours. Good POV and BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6166] (21070)
  • [2009-07-05 10:18]

Hi Thor,
I like that crazed look on that blackbird. He seems very determined to get his tan!
Interesting textures and fine details on the puffed out plumage.
Great eye contact. Open beak a bonus!
TFS. : )

Hello Thorsten,
Excellent shot of this strange blackbird, very sharp, with a beautiful light.
Catherine

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
  • [2009-07-05 22:58]

Hello Thorsten
Excellent capture with very sharp details, good light and nice scene. Well done.
Regards
Razvan

Hallo Thorsten
This is a great image of this Common Blackbird with its plumage all “deurmekaar” and almost in a mess. Even so, one can still recognize its well known colourful features. The leave filled surface is pleasant to look at and it also highlights the detail of this beautiful bird even better. Love the pose and expression on the birds face as well as the bright yellow beak and circle around the eye. Thanks for sharing. Best regards
Anna

Hello Thorsten,
Ce jeune merle ébouriffé est vraiment mignon,
Très belle photo, grande netteté, superbes couleurs et lumière parfaite,
Bravo
Pat

Hi Thorsten,
A pretty capture of this black bird with a 105 mm macro lens. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • Great 
  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 546] (3180)
  • [2009-07-06 9:33]

Hallo Thorsten,

Eine ausgezeichnete fangen prezentierst du heute uns!
Ich liebe die Erstellung und Wiedergabe der Fänge.
Ein schöner Tag,
Adrian

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-07-08 2:00]

Hi Thorsten,you was lucky to meet this new arrival in our world.Very very interesting pic,the capture is fantastic whit the best sharpness as possible and beautifuls colors too.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano.

Hi Thor

Superb light and details in capturing this characterfilled black bird! I think the macro lens brings out the details very well in this.

TFS
Ravi

Hello Thorsten,


Fantastic capture of this interesting bird.
Natural colours with great details.
Good composition.

  • Great 
  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-07-11 14:31]

Hola Thorsten.
Great photo of this "Wet" blackbird. looks very funny. Nice note My friend. and TFS
Have a nice weekend.
Luis52.

I too use the same lens sometimes for bird pictures and exactly under the same circumstances, Thor.
Thanks for your kind critique on my recent picture.
The quality of your shot of this Black Bird is outstanding. 105mm does not let you down provided you are in plausible range.
Apparently, you were, in this case.
Guten Tag und aufwiedersehan!
Ram

Slav Thorsten,
This is first class capture.Excellent sharp details and very nice colors.Very well composed.Thanks for sharin.
Regards from Mesopotamia.
Dûrzan

  • Great 
  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-07-13 2:17]

hello Thorsten,


Bien vu!!! Cette scène est très mignonne et tu as bien fait de la partager!

TFS

brigitte

  • Great 
  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2009-07-13 2:19]

It's so funny!
Wonderful shot with great detail and sharp!

Hi Thorsten,

Awesome capture of this little blackbird. Very well composed, nice focus and good BG.

TFS,
Kedar

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