Here's one from Monterey, CA. It's a European Starling in winter plumage, and the photograph was taken in the early morning. I've no idea what the perch is but I like it.
Canon 1D Mark III, 700mm, f/7.1, 1/400, ISO 400, no flash, monopod
07-13-2008, 01:09 PM
James Salywoda
Sweet light Doug love the details captured in this Starling really shows off the nice pattern on this bird.....
07-13-2008, 01:26 PM
Juan Carlos Vindas
A really nice image Doug, the BG compliments the bird. Very fine detail.
07-13-2008, 01:54 PM
George DeCamp
Nice job with this one Doug! I have to say these birds can look really pretty in the right light. Most people don't give them a second look but I like them as well.
I like that perch also!
07-13-2008, 02:14 PM
Manos Papadomanolakis
I really like the tight composition,magic light too!!!
07-13-2008, 04:51 PM
Anita Rakestraw
Great clarity and detail, Doug! They really are beautiful birds and have a special place in my heart!
07-13-2008, 08:47 PM
Daniel Cadieux
Hey Doug, although I love this image I feel not enough of the perch is showing. I like the glance the starling is giving back towards you :-)
07-13-2008, 09:13 PM
david cramer
You've captured some nice subtle color and detail in this image, Doug. Only suggestion I would have is perhaps a tad more room in the rear.
07-14-2008, 03:00 AM
Juan Aragonés
Superb starling with a light too good to be true and the subject is in such a perfect plumage condition that he looks like a profesional starling model :D
07-14-2008, 06:46 AM
Axel Hildebrandt
They may not be popular but they certainly look beautiful. I like the light, details and eye contact and only wish for a lower angle.