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Singing in the winter sun


Singing in the winter sun
Photo Information
Copyright: Sue Way (sway) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 303 W: 85 N: 308] (1224)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-F828
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-08-18 3:10
Viewed: 994
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taxonomic name: Sturnus vulgaris (Linnaeus)
Synonyms:
Common names: blackbird (English), common starling (English), English starling (English), estornino pinto (Spanish-Spain), etourneau sansonnet (French-France), étourneau sansonnet (French), Europäischer Star (German), European starling (English)

Native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, the european starling has been introduced globally save in neotropic regions. The starling prefers lowland habitats and is an aggressive omnivore. European starlings cost hundreds of millions of dollars in agricultural damage each year and contribute to the decline of local native bird species through competition for resources and nesting space.

Description
The european starling is a small bird approximately 21.5 cm, (eight and a half inches) long and weighing around 70 to 100grms (2.5 to 3.5 ounces). Iridescent green glossed feathers cover the nape, breast and back of the bird, while the wings are black, sometimes with a green or purple veneer. During the winter white flecking may appear on the starling's breast.

Geographical range
Native range: Europe, Southwest Asia and Northern Africa.
Known introduced range: North America, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. (Adeney, 2001)

Biological control: European starlings were introduced to New Zealand to control local insect populations.

I have been trying to catch this Starling for days. He comes and sings every sunny afternoon and doesn't let me get too close. he has beautiful plumage.

I used Paintshop to crop and frame the image.
Comandante, PDP, scottevers7, Janice, halki, Luc, chiliu, Robespierre has marked this note useful
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Hello Sue!
Very nice capture.POV,DOF and details are wonderful.Thanks for sharing.

Hi Sue

Nice shot of the starling. Good light showing the colours of the plumage. Lovely clear blue BG. I would have crooped more from the top to remove some of the branches. Good detail and POV. Clarity and sharpness are spot on. Well done. Thanks.

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  • zakiwi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 20 N: 274] (1309)
  • [2005-08-18 17:30]

Hey Sue,

I can't beleive that you got so close to this old boy. I've been trying to stalk them for weeks now, but have not got anything decent to show for it. Well done and keep it up.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-08-18 17:36]

Hi Sue, very nice capture of this starling. I like the colours especially the blue sky. I'm unsure about the composition, I think the is too much space above the bird, apart from that it's a very nice shot. Well done.

Hi Sue,
A nice shot on this Starling (Pest). The colors and detail are excellent, as is the composition and positioning of the subject. I agree that space on the top could be removed, but it says you cropped already. Another crop would probably cause loss of detail. I have the same problem not having enough lens to reach alot of things you want to fill the frame with.
Scott

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-08-18 22:24]
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HI Sue, these starlings do have pretty plumage colours. So irridescent and shiny. Very good capture.
I agree with Pam to crop off a bit from the top, but otherwise it's good. Well done.

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  • halki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 249 W: 8 N: 105] (469)
  • [2005-08-19 16:12]

Hello Sue!
Very nice capture!Colours and compositio are great.
Thank for posting...

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 304 N: 4301] (14733)
  • [2005-08-19 21:14]

Hi Sue, I do not have the time to write a decent comment. I give to you the well deserved smiley.

Thank you for sharing pictures and notes and for the enjoyment which they give to me.

Have a wonderfull weekend! The Spring is coming soon in NZ!

Hi Sue,
Very good shot, great colour and good details.
TFS!

Hi Sue.
Nice photo and nice bird. Great cmposition and good details.
Tanks for sharing
Amir

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-08-31 8:18]

Félicitations l'éclairage fait bien ressortire les belles couleurs de l'oiseau.
Merci pour l'envoie !

Hi Sue,
A nice picture from your hand. The contrast of the bird to the blue sky made this photo special. Good capture.
TFS and regards, Ruud

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