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26-JAN-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Colors of the Red-wing Blackbird

I am a big fan of the Red-wing Blackbird and am always happy when I can see and photograph them. This photo surprised me because of the color pattern seen on the bird's back. I always thought they were mostly black!

After doing some checking online I saw other photos of Red-wing Blackbirds that showed the same markings as seen in my shot. For examples, see this link - http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Red+Wing+Blackbird&go=Submit+Query&qs=bs&form=QBIDMH

Once again, I find photography so educational and inspirational. I am humbled by the design and beauty found in nature!

Nikon D7100 ,Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso900 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Jan-2016 09:57:04
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D7100
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent900
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Laura Milholland31-Jan-2016 05:07
Delightful colors and a fine shot, Vern. I know the younger ones have quite a bit of speckling and this may be one in transition between young and mature.
Paul Milholland30-Jan-2016 01:19
The first time we saw one with the red and yellow patch, it was a bit of a surprise, too.
Ruth Voorhis29-Jan-2016 14:37
Excellent rendering of this bird's special colors!
Alexander Kazakov28-Jan-2016 13:50
Superb! V
Hank Vander Velde28-Jan-2016 01:46
Nice find and shot Vern.
Ed Duverger27-Jan-2016 21:17
Beautiful feathers.
Steve Thuman27-Jan-2016 18:23
Beautiful. Caught in the right light they sure have more color and detail than we think, much like a starling.
Frank Brault27-Jan-2016 17:22
A fine portrait. V
Walter Otto Koenig27-Jan-2016 16:12
Nice catch Vern. Very well composed.
John Shen Photography27-Jan-2016 06:58
Gorgeous capture and beautiful to see! :)
Bea.27-Jan-2016 06:47
Brilliant looking bird, nice touch with the back feather colour.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS27-Jan-2016 06:24
That is a lovely shot, and it's amazing to me to see those patterns on it's back. V
globalgadabout27-Jan-2016 06:02
captivating....what a wonderful colours it has..
joseantonio27-Jan-2016 05:28
Must be lovely to walk around that area, looking for these beauties.V
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