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    In flat light the starlings really "shine". It was my challenge to photograph this male doing something unusual and when he crouched and turned his head lookin my way, I clicked. I have a small green cheeked conure and she often moves into this position to look at something on the floor. This got me thinking and it seems moving just your eye to see below is strategically more advantageous than dropping your head down and then not seeing the "element of danger" around you. What do you think?
    Did some burning on the lichen, darkened a bare wood spot, converted from DPP, to PS... The black at the base of the bill is blocked and despite trying to lighten it, I left it as is.
    Using the R5 animal eye or other AF zones is really impressive as it tracks the bird and gives me more opportunity at times for composition. Yes, there are plenty of other cameras in the hands of a skilled photographer that can do the same, but for me, I am happy as a clam with my new best friend! (and some birds)

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    Love the way the subject and perch fill the frame and an awesome pose. The lore/mask looks great as the eye pops nice off same. You took full advantage of the soft light to show off this stunner. TFS

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    Those feather pattern details...

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    It may look for the eye but I am not sure it found it.....Cool pose but the focus point looks to be on the lichen on the right..
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    The pose is neat. I like the perch as well. Neat feather pattern on the back here. I'd would sharpen the head more.

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    Ann, first off I loved the video you put on your FB page. I always wanted to be a professional whistler or beat boxer.... obviously missed the mark on both.

    Anyhow, what a fun and different pose. Starlings are actually quite beautiful despite being common and slightly boisterous.

    Only thing I'm not sure of is it appears focus really falls off at the eye and beak. Maybe it's just the lighting. Otherwise I think you made the most of the frame.

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