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27-Jun-2020

Fearless

This red-winged blackbird was pretty fearless and seemed to be everywhere we went at the gardens, happy to pose for pictures, even close up.

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

Last of the season, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Dan Greenberg02-Jan-2023 01:36
This is an exceptionally beautiful example of this bird and a stunning capture. ~BV~
Pierre12-Nov-2022 13:34
Un excellent portrait tout en détails et des couleurs formidables! V
bill friedlander01-Jul-2020 13:51
A good look at the red patch and a nice perch. V
Liz Bickel30-Jun-2020 08:13
This is stunning. Your really nailed the exposure and clarity.
Julie Oldfield30-Jun-2020 00:54
The detail is really amazing. The bird is very plump. V
larose forest photos30-Jun-2020 00:26
Wow, the details and colour are outstandingly captured in this excellent sharp shot. Beautiful work, Helen. VV
Mairéad29-Jun-2020 22:10
A very colourful blackbird. Great details in your capture. V
hayl29-Jun-2020 21:15
Perfect in every way. The rich black glows.
Nick Paoni29-Jun-2020 21:04
This is just excellent. Love the details you captured.
François Fauchard29-Jun-2020 19:54
This red-winged blackbird seems a little cheeky. Beautiful capture. V
Industrial Heritage29-Jun-2020 19:12
Wow! Awesome bird and capture
Tom Munson29-Jun-2020 19:07
Outstanding capture, Helen. One of your best.
Hank Vander Velde29-Jun-2020 18:54
Excellent sharp and well exposed image in a nice setting and with good background. Good captured of the slightly stretched wing details.
Charlene Ambrose29-Jun-2020 18:29
Fantastic detail in your image of this bird. Very interesting to see how the wing is colored. V
Nestor Derkach29-Jun-2020 17:30
This is a very nice Red Winged Blackbird capture perched nicely for you.
Nice light bokeh and the resolution is excellent.
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Martin Lamoon29-Jun-2020 16:40
Looks amazing, a superb closeup.
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Don Mottershead29-Jun-2020 16:23
Handsome devil!
danad29-Jun-2020 14:49
A beautiful sharp capture ! V.
Graeme29-Jun-2020 14:47
Its colours are gorgeous and a tack sharp shot of it too, Helen.V
Isabel Cutler29-Jun-2020 14:44
Stunning! V. I've never seen a blackbird looking so handsome.
marie-jose wolff29-Jun-2020 14:35
very nice capture of this beautiful bird! V
Raymond29-Jun-2020 13:11
A very beautiful shot Helen, you got it perfect
pkocinski29-Jun-2020 11:43
Nicely captured.
Kevin Warren29-Jun-2020 11:32
Sharp shot of this handsome chap showing off his epaulets!
fotabug29-Jun-2020 05:53
Wow, this shot is spectacular! Well done! I love those birds! V
joseantonio29-Jun-2020 05:00
love those touches of color in the wings.V
Gill Kopy29-Jun-2020 04:49
You sure got a great shot - I love these birds - always such a welcome sound when they return in the spring. V