Twilight starling by Helen Betts

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08-Apr-2020

Twilight starling

I saw (and heard) this starling waaay up high in the tree in front of our house at twilight. I wasn’t even sure what it was until I processed the picture, it was that dark.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

No match for the azaleas, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/320s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso5000 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	08-Apr-2020 18:44:41
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON Z 7
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/320 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	5000
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(7)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		11-Apr-2020 15:27
Fantastic job of capturing the detail in the darkness. V

Nick Paoni		10-Apr-2020 19:30
Great job focusing on the subject with that complex background. Sharp shooting for sure.

Ton T.		10-Apr-2020 17:50
A great shot of this starling in a fine setting! V

Nirvan Hope		10-Apr-2020 17:46
Don't think I've ever seen details of the underside of a starling's tail before. Good to see all those buds.

Hank Vander Velde		10-Apr-2020 17:40
Well captured amid the busy branches Helen.

joseantonio		10-Apr-2020 16:11
well spotted through those branches.V

Marisa Livet		10-Apr-2020 15:52
Good find, it's nearly mimetic...

Wim Ensie		10-Apr-2020 15:25
you catched him perfect Helen.

Nestor Derkach		10-Apr-2020 14:21
Nice in the tree shot they do have some nice coloring when the light is right. Nice exposure and detail. Be safe Helen. Vote. .

Kevin Warren		10-Apr-2020 14:21
Perfect in the context of the budding tree, a lovely pose, and so clean at iso 5000!