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Blackbird female


Blackbird female
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Copyright: Jose Conceicao (jconceicao) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 383 W: 19 N: 677] (2521)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400 D, Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-26 5:06
Viewed: 600
Points: 42
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Blackbird

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The Blackbird, Common Blackbird or Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) 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 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.

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nice colours and great details !
septimiu

hello jose,
fine capture of the blackbird female, the focus is sharp and the details are lovely, fine exposure and well composed shot,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Jose
A good capture of this Blackbird - in the UK the female blackbird is much paler brown that this. Well lit and exposed, good focus and detail.
Kind Regards
Vinny

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-12-26 5:25]

Olá José,
magnifica imagem do Black bird.
As cores e detalhes estão perfeitos.
Excelente.
Boas Festas
Tudo de bom
Rosa

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 56 N: 4813] (16556)
  • [2008-12-26 5:35]

Hello Jose
Superb picture.
Nice colours good composition and excellent sharpness and detail.
Best regards Siggi

A pretty shot, Jose, I like the green BG and the nice light in your shot, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

hello Jose

very nice and sharp picture

beautiful clour
great picture
greeting lou

Hallo Jose
The contrast of the black of the bird against the green grass is great in your image. This is a beautiful shot with fine details, wonderful colours, and a lovely setting. The catch light in the eye and the smooth feathers on the birds head is eye catching and I like those two aspects a lot. I also like the chocolate brown beak. It displays well. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards.
Anna

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1178 W: 32 N: 1227] (3760)
  • [2008-12-26 8:44]

Hi Jose,
Very nice capture of this pretty lady.POV,details and pose of bird are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-26 10:48]

Hi Jose,

This is picture perfect! The Blackbird (a bird I'd love to see) is marvelous beginning with the proud pose. Beautiful face, beak and eye. The plumage is wonderful with fine details. Colors and shadings are excellent. The bird looks great with the grass as a background. I love the composition - even the rock looks great.

Jane

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4703)
  • [2008-12-26 11:02]

Hello Jose,
Weather is very good, warm, green grass. The bird in super pose and very well composed.
Regards, Pawel from cold country.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2928 W: 34 N: 8688] (32372)
  • [2008-12-26 11:31]

Hi Jose. It may be called the common Blackbird but we dont see so many any more in the garden. And not always easy to capture . This is a good close up on the grass . Good detail and colours. well done .TFS.
Nick..

Ciao Jose. Buona nitridezza e bel contratso per questa merla dall'aspetto fiero. Giusto l'inserimento del sasso a spezzare il verde. Ottimo DOF.

Roberto

hello Jose
another great birdshot from you with excellent colors and sharpness, the bird stand out well from the carpet of green gras
very well done
jacqueline

Hola Jose,
Excelente foto de éste mirlo hembra, muy buenas tonalidades y color.
Saludos.
Ferrans.

Hello Jose,
Very nice capture of this lovely lady,
excellent sharpness and depth of field,
beautiful natural colors, nice details in the plumage
and wonderful catchlight and pose.
tfs
Angela

Hello Jose !
I see those birds very often, but they are stillvery beautiful and I like to see them on pictures - this one looks specially nice, with a look of curiosity on her face and a cute pose. She stands out nicely on the green grass, and you managed to capture excellent details, nice natural colors, all in a beautiful composition. Very well done !
Valerie.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2009-01-04 12:56]

Hi Jose

This is a lovely pose from the female blackbird, she looks very alert. Nice green grass setting and great low POV

TFS

Karan

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 290 W: 0 N: 258] (1457)
  • [2009-01-09 10:15]

Hi Jose,

Here in Turkey, I see the male a lot but the female is rarer. Great capture with lovely details and beautiful light.

Hi Jose,
a good capture of this blackbird taken from an excellent POV, the sharpness is superb, i like the pose of the female blackbird and the contrast against a green natural BG.
TFS. Best regards.
Maurizio

hi jose!
A fine capture in a very nice lightning!
good work!

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