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Be My Lady!


Be My Lady!
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Copyright: Grzegorz Wieczorek (red45) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-13 13:50
Viewed: 534
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Probably most underestimated of our local birds - Starling [Sturnus vulgaris]. Everyone knows theses birds, in most areas they're pests. If you ask about colours of Starling, most people will say that it is just dark. Wrong! Starlings are really colorfull, especially in good light. I captured this one few days ago when it 'chased' its fiancee. Look at its plumage under throat - it looks great.

Courtship [from Wiki]

Unpaired males begin to build nests in order to attract single females. Males often decorate the nest with ornaments (such as flowers) and fresh green material which the female later disassembles upon accepting him as a mate. The males sing throughout much of the construction and even more so when a female approaches his nest. Following copulation, the male and female continue to build the nest. Common nesting locations include inside hollowed trees, buildings, tree stumps, and man-made nest-boxes. Nests are typically made out of straw, dry grass, twigs and inner lining made up of feathers, wool, and soft leaves. Construction typically takes 4 to 5 days and may continue through incubation. Fresh herbs are added to nests and work as insect repellent.

Starlings are both monogamous and polygamous, although broods are generally brought up by one male and one female, occasionally the pair may have an extra helper. Pairs may be part of a larger colony, in which case several other nests may occupy the same or nearby trees.
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Hi Greg, excellent and lovely capture of this prety starling with lovely pose, excellent clarity and wonderful composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

It is the cutest Starling in the world, Greg.
Look at those subtle shades of colours on its plumage.
It is a well capture picture and the expression on the bird's face suggests it is very much interested in what it is looking at.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-04-13 21:33]

Hi Greg,

I've heard of the Starlings' reputations but I have seen so few of them that to me they are just very beautiful birds. I love the pose of this one and the wonderful iridescent colors. Excellent details of the face, eye and feathers. A lovely natural setting and composition.

Jane

Hello Grzegorz,
this is very beautiful picture. I like pose, composition, colours, sharpness. And very beautiful bird, of course.

TFS, best regards,
Leonid

Beautiful Image Sir.. Lovely colours..

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-04-14 2:00]

Hi Greg,very very top quality pic,i like a lot the impressives details and colors of the plums of this bird,no better moment to have a perfect vision like that.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-04-14 7:59]

Witaj Grzegorzu,
Doskonale ujecie, piorka sa blyszczace i doskonale ostre i poza rowniez urocza.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2392 W: 94 N: 5536] (17620)
  • [2009-04-14 8:09]

Hello Greg,
When you see a male starling in this time of the year in full sunlight, it can compete with the most beautiful starlings in the world.
Beautiful photo with great colours and details. very nice pose and composition. Good DOF and low POV.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Greg,
A nice capture of this beautiful starling bird. Sharp details and very well composed. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hallo Greg
There is just no argument about this image, it is stunning. The bird is magnificent and you have captured it in a great pose and angle. What a beauty. A super sharp, well focused and excellently composed image. It makes me jealous looking at this great image and I envy you for being able to capture such a great shot of such a beautiful bird. The colours of this bird is fabulous and stands out well against the green grasses.Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Anna

Lovely starling Greg.
Really super!
TFS
Steve

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