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20-APR-2018

Showing off those feathers

The only birds I ever see at the park (or any park around here) are robins and starlings (and very occasionally a sparrow), so they’re what I have to practice on. I’m told there are Baltimore orioles in “great numbers,” but I have yet to see one. Maybe the person who told me that got them confused with robins ;-).

The robins just sit and pose a lot, while the starlings, which I think are really pretty, are constantly on the move looking for food, mainly in the shade, and thus are harder to capture.

Mary and Sahraa sharing a moment, posted earlier

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Dave Berry23-May-2018 18:23
Wow! At full zoom, too. Super sharp, and I love the colors. Fantastic shot! BV
Pierre22-Apr-2018 11:25
Un gros plan formidable de ce magnifique étourneau au plumage splendide! V
Patricia Kay22-Apr-2018 09:01
Practice Helen.??? This is absolutely fabulous and I love it....BV
janescottcumming21-Apr-2018 17:05
What beautiful markings they have! V
Jeff Real21-Apr-2018 15:04
The details are absolutely magnificent!
So beautiful, Helen
V
Suzanne Lanthier21-Apr-2018 14:44
Good work Helen, keep it up !
Julie Oldfield21-Apr-2018 13:52
Love the detail and DOF. He is certainly handsome. V
Fong Lam21-Apr-2018 09:49
Beautiful portrait of this lovely bird...love the shiny feather details and setting...V
danad21-Apr-2018 09:38
Superb details and colors and the background fits very well ! V.
John Hamers21-Apr-2018 07:44
Beautiful detail and color in the feathers , captured nicely.V!
Ika Zinka Eferl21-Apr-2018 06:50
An excellent take, sharp and great color! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal21-Apr-2018 06:11
A stunning capture of this starling Helen, sharp!!
fotabug21-Apr-2018 05:50
Very pretty even if they are invasive.
Liz Bickel21-Apr-2018 05:45
Outstanding capture. The detail is amazing.
joseantonio21-Apr-2018 03:32
lovely and sharp details.V.
exzim21-Apr-2018 02:00
I think this is another great photo, Voted
Gill Kopy21-Apr-2018 01:54
Wow ! fabulous bird shot - the detail is amazing - they really are so beautiful. |V
Lamar Nix21-Apr-2018 01:33
Glossy, sleek speckled bird! Nice capture. V
Nirvan Hope21-Apr-2018 00:04
A stunning starling portrait. The background sets a great mood.
larose forest photos20-Apr-2018 23:26
I think starlings are beautiful and this impeccable shot really shows this one to its absolute best advantage. Excellent shot. VV
bill friedlander20-Apr-2018 23:23
Very sharp details and glistening plumage make this an outstanding shot. V
Jim Coffman20-Apr-2018 22:58
Excellent capture, Helen.. Very sharp and detailed...
Dan Greenberg20-Apr-2018 22:55
Outstanding! Such a wonderful capture. I especially love the luminescent aqua- green glow you captured on its wings and back. ~BV~
globalgadabout20-Apr-2018 22:45
crisp capture,...saw robins and starlings on the meadow in a local park yesterday, and red-winged blackbirds were foraging in the same areas..