BlackBird

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• Argus (24333)
• [2008-08-23 1:15]

Hello Janice,
I forgot that the Blackbird was one of the introduced birds to NZ! At least they haven't reached pest proportions!
You caught this male in fine spring lighting that gives the black plumage a brownish violet tinge in an excellent pose when he turned his head to make a fine eye contact.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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• boreocypriensis (14174)
• [2008-08-23 2:04]

Hi Janice,
wonderful shot of a blackbird with great details on its plumages and eye. I loved also its pose.
TFS and Greetings from TRNC,
Bayram

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• robindb (965)
• [2008-08-23 2:15]

Hi Janice,

We do not have the blackbird here at all so this is interesting. Good capture and exposure on that black colour which can be so hard on a photographer. Well done

robin

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• gracious (12510)
• [2008-08-23 2:34]

Kia Ora Janice,
I've seen quite a lot of them in my garden too! and they alway a winner when feed with breads over the smaller Robins!
you had captured with the bright lighting that makes excellent details over the plummage!
Tony

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• pankajbajpai (14904)
• [2008-08-23 3:08]

hi janice,
good shot of the blackbird, the image is sharp with good details, the falling sunlight looks lovely, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• Kathleen (2987)
• [2008-08-23 3:29]

Hi Janice.
Nice exposure for the feather detail and the black. Using the sun has really given shine to the feathers and highlighted the orange beak with great light in the eye. Great pose for you.

Kathleen

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• uleko (24475)
• [2008-08-23 3:31]

Hello Janice,
Beautiful capture of this Blackbird in a smart pose with the sun light on its lovely plumage making it look like velvet! Great focus on the eye and sharp details too. Interesting background and well composed.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• eqshannon (21359)
• [2008-08-23 8:03]

Funny how when I hear the word "blackbird" alone, it reminds me always of the Beatles "White Album"...also a strange combination...black and white and yet the black bird is not truly all white...you have shown its true colours very well for the discerning eye!
Bob

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• siggi (4038)
• [2008-08-23 9:46]

Hello Janice,
Beautiful Blackbird he's very sharp and the dark feathers
are well visible there is even a sparkle in his eyes.
great pov and composition. Well done
Siggi

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• mogens-j (20)
• [2008-08-23 14:04]
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Hello Janice

Very good capture of this male Blackbird. I like the composition/cropping very much with the bird looking over his shoulder and int the frame. You did a very good job on the light and the background is well blurred.

I love these birds. They are in some way very social and I have had a couple nesting on my terrace for some years but last year and this year I have seen nothing of them so I think they are dead now. May be an other couple will come - who knows. I also love them because they have such wide range in tones. People talk so much of the Nigthingale but me, I love the blackbirds.

Have a nice weekend
Mogens

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• gannu (11673)
• [2008-08-24 2:30]

Hello Janice, Very nice catch and focus on the eyes and the clarity is very good. Well done ganesh

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• ramthakur (25857)
• [2008-08-24 3:44]

Very sharp capture of this Black Bird, Janice.
I am particularly thrilled at the yello-ringed eye.
Ah, you disagree with the information from the source you consulted! I appreciate your self-assertion based on reality. Makes the note thoughtful and authentic.
Thanks and regards.

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• EOSF1 (22690)
• [2008-08-25 9:06]

Hello Janice! It's such a difficult task to shoot dark birds but you've done it perfectly well, showing all it's details on that very sharp image, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• techranger (1291)
• [2008-08-25 10:45]

Great detail and DOF. Love the over-the-should look you captured here. The eye and eye ring are great on this guy.
Very nicely done.

Larry

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• Miss_Piggy (3523)
• [2008-08-26 6:55]

Hallo Janice
Thank you for the oppertunity to leave my thoughts on this beautiful Blackbird. This is a stunning close up with lots of details to admire. I like the pose you have captured this bird from the back. This way we can clearly see the plumage in full detail. I also like the hint of a shine of the black feathers. You did a very good job on this one as I believe it is not an easy task to get so many details in such dark plumage. I would love to have the opportunity to capture a big and beautiful birds like one of these. Thanks for sharing it was most enjoyable to look at.
Kind regards
Anna