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blackbird solo
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Copyright: Carole Francois (grimmel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 91] (415)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-29 13:23
Viewed: 1112
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
a young blackbird (turdus merula) in our wildlife care center, waiting to grow up.
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Blackbirds are common in woods and gardens over all of Europe and much of Asia south of the Arctic Circle. Populations are resident except for northern birds which move south in winter.
The Blackbird is 23.5 to 29 cm in length. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, seeds and berries. It nests in bushes or similar, laying several (usually 4) bluish- green-grey eggs with brown reddish marks in a neat cup-shaped nest.
It does not form flocks, although several birds, especially migrants, may be loosely associated in a suitable habitat. The female Blackbird is aggressive in the spring when it competes with others for a good nesting territory. The male is also competitive and will protect its territory by chasing away other males. If a fight between male Blackbirds does occur it is usually short and the intruder is soon chased away.

(wikipedia)
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Excellent macro, here. I love the contrast of the foreground against the background. The dof is perfect and there's a perfect sharpness with the subject. You even caught the catchlight. Nicely done!

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2007-10-29 22:18]

Fantastic close up shot..
Nice details..

Salut
den as besser wei di 2 wou en komplett oof wor.
superschaerft
Tom

Hi Carole.
Excellent sharpness, colour and detail. The feather detail is great still showing all the baby-fluff feathers on his head, delightful.

Kathleen

Lots of detail in your image, Carole...
Seems to be happy as it has some kind of smile:-)
TFS
Annick

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-30 7:03]

Hello Carole

A beautiful portrait of this cute baby blackbird.
The focus and details are sharp.
The lighting is very good and you have a nice glint in the eye of the bird.
The POV is excellent with very good DOF.
The colours appear natural and the plumage is well seen.TFS

Rob

Absolute perfection. The depth of field, lighting and exposure and right on the money. Well done.
Cecilia

Hi Carole, splendid portrait of a lovely bird with great details and excellent sharpness, beutiful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-11-03 12:33]

Bonjour Carole
Excellent portrait de ce jeune.Beau details et image nette .Les couleurs sont aussi tres jolie.
Merci Michel

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-11-05 10:40]

Hi Carole

That is so cute. I love th scruffy feathers. Stunning sharp details and a great POV

TFS

Karan

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