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Blackbird
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Copyright: Hans Hendriks (hansh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 1 N: 163] (666)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500mm f4/6.3 DG EX Apo HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-07 2:54
Viewed: 134
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Common Blackbird, Turdus merula, is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds), or simply Blackbird (in areas where it is the only blackbird-like species). It 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 to be 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 rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark 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 and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song.
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Hallo Hans
Love the direct eye contact captured of this Common Blackbird. I don't like the word common in the animal world as it is mostly the "common" specie's that have lots of lovely details and features, just like this one in your posting. It has lovely, smooth feathers on its head and a beautiful "cheeky" beak. You have captured these details well and with great clarity and I especially like the glint in the eye that reflects so well back to me on the screen. The neutral green background highlights the bird’s features that are mainly dark, to its best. Best regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

Hello Hans,
a very beautiful picture of the Blackbird taken from an excellent lateral POV in a lovely classic pose, very good sharpness and splendid natural colours, a very pleasing composition with splendid light and neutral BG
TFS
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

Hello Hans,
Superb composition. Very good colours and sharp details.
The blurred background is excellent.
Marius.

Hans
Wonderful capture!
Great details and colors!
Very good shot!
Horia

Hans
Wonderful bird!
Great details and colors.
Mariana

  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-11-07 9:15]

Hello Hans
Excellent presentation, I like colors, details and clear BG
Regards
Razvan

hallo Hans
super scherp genomen op een leuke plek
normaal zie je ze vaak op de grond genomen
mooi zachte kleuren en prachtig licht
groetjes lou

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