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Metallic blue : the Common Grackle


Metallic blue : the Common Grackle
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Copyright: Asbed Iskedjian (CeltickRanger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1214 W: 60 N: 2313] (7691)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd, FUJINON ZOOM LENS 28-300mm
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/450 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Where They Really Live [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-01 16:13
Viewed: 521
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello, my today's posting is the Common Grackle
with his mettalic blue colored head plumage

with this shot i did a test, i always shoot in M mode
choosing the shutter speed and aperture or in S mode
choosing the speed and leaving the camera choose the aperture,
we this image i decide to go in P mode leaving the camera
to choose the shutter speed and the aperture

i am very happy about the result, and because with ISO400
it was to clear and luminous, i decide to go in ISO200,
the photo was shot in RAW format and manual focus
with my D-SLR-like Fujifilm bridge camera

from the All About Birds website
here is a text on the Common Grackle :

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Common_Grackle.html

« The Common Grackle is an opportunistic forager,
taking advantage of whatever food sources it can find.
It will follow plows for invertebrates and mice, wade into
water to catch small fish, and sometimes kill and eat
other birds at bird feeders.

The Common Grackle commonly engages in anting, allowing ants
to crawl on its body and secrete formic acid, possibly to rid
the body of parasites. In addition to ants, it has been seen
using walnut juice, lemons and limes, marigold blossoms,
choke cherries, and mothballs in a similar fashion. »

MERCI

Asbed

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Asbed,
This is a wonderful image, it's got beautiful colors even the blue in on the bird is clearly visible and I love the composition here. Nice details all around and good sharpness.
Color and light very nicely balanced with good saturation and contrast. Thanks.
Way

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-06-01 16:48]

Hi Asbed

A lovely composition with good detail and colours.

JAmes

In departure lounge in Vancouver.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-06-01 16:54]

Hello Asbed,
splendid image Asbed this is an outstanding image with its bright colors and great details in a wonderful composition. Thank you my friend.
Rick

Superb! What a wonderful image Asbed. The glean or is it sheen on its feathers is so pretty. It gives some character to the bird and the whole image shows perfectly where it really lives...That is the part that attracts me most to it...where it really lives....I wish I had not had my wine already...otherwise I would give my French a shot...I have ordered and received a new set of CD's for a medium course in French. I have had the starting two years, but I almost failed in the last....so now I go for the golden!
Very nice
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-06-01 17:06]

Hi Asbed,

I bet you heard the Grackle before you saw it! Great shot - he shows up so well in this fine setting. I love his shadow. Beautiful colors and details - the metallic blue is perfect and the yellow eye shines.

Jane

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 655 W: 0 N: 1623] (5300)
  • [2008-06-01 17:49]

Bonjour Asbed, je suis de retour et j'ai pu regarder quelques-unes de tes photos postées récemment. Félicitations, tu es maintenant fidèle à toi-même et elles sont superbes autant les unes que les autres. Cette photo est simplement superbe, les couleurs sont vives, saturées et brillent d'une belle lumière. J'adore les oiseaux noirs et les quiscales sont parmi mes préférés. Merci Asbed!

Francine

Asbed,

I think you should be pleased with the results of this picture. Everything seems to click just right. This is probably one of few birds that are photogenic in full sun. Their iridescent plumage comes out really well - just like you have got here. Great work my Friend.

Best Regards,

Martin

Bellissima composizione e bellissimo ambiente, molto buona la nitidezza, bellissimi i riflessi e il dettaglio dell'occhio, molto belli i colori e la luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 3 N: 474] (1475)
  • [2008-06-01 23:57]

Hi Asbed,
Very nice scane.Well caught framed and composed.POV,colors and visual impact are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Asbed,
Splendid shot of this the Common Grackle with his interesting mettalic blue colored head plumages and great composition. All are perfect. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1068 W: 26 N: 3206] (11487)
  • [2008-06-02 1:55]

Hi Asbed,
what a great setting to show off this Common Grackle in. Excellent composition with perfecdt DOF, a wonderful natural scene.
tfs
Paul

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-06-02 2:28]

Hello Asbed,
Lovely image where you managed to get the bird sharply in focus in a natural environment. The colours are stunning and it really stands out here in good light.
Well done,
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hello Asbed,
Lovely bird, very nice settings.
Very nice composition, the colors and details are excellent
..Well done

Everton

Hello Asbed,

nice composition from these bird.
Beautiful area there.

Gert

Hi Asbed, lovely bird with splendid metallic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-06-02 12:56]

Hello Asbed,
A beautiful capture of the blue iridescence of the plumage this Common Grackle, contrasting with the fine natural setting. A well composed shot with excellent coloring and sharpness.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Hi,
Too tired, will be back later!
Goldy

Hello Asbed. Well lit image with warm glow capturing this metallic colored bird. Well perched and very pleasant natural habitat. Best regards. Jusni

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-04 22:02]

Hello Asbed

A lovely capture of this grackle,the plumage colours really show well.
Very good use of the lighting.
Nicely composed in a pleasant setting.
TFS

Rob

Wow Asbed! What a beautiful bird with excellent environment as background. Very well composed image. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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