European Starling

[Ryan Schain]

I don't often go out of my way to shoot this species, but randomly decided to try the other day. It was suprisingly more difficult than I thought it was going to be. I've always found these birds nice to look at.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4467977207_f6e00596a1_o.jpg

Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS

1/500
f.8.0
400 mm
ISO 400
+2/3 EV

[Grace Scalzo]

It is easy to overlook the beauty of these much maligned birds. Your low angle allows the background to melt away and show off the fine plumage of this bird. Feels just a bit tight in the frame to me, but a personal thing.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Ryan,
Thes guys have some great irridescence! A bit bright perhaps.....judging by the bill....but everything else is right on!

[Dave Leroy]

Very nice job on this bird.
I really like how you handled all the colour.
Low angle is also very nicely done.

[RAM MALLYA]

liked the low level in this shot