European Starling
40D. 400f5.6L at f/6.3. iso 400. 1/1000s. evaluative metering + 1 1/3. bean bag support on ground.
First decent shot I got of this common bird. I was shooting ducks and he decided to drop by for a bath. However, he noticed me and took off. Got just three shots...this one just before take-off.
All C&C welcome.
Another spectacular low angle capture, and I really like the green sheen of the starling. Sharp, and against a killer BG. Hope you got the take off shot.
No, I did not. too fast. Anyways, it was in the opposite direction. Next time perhaps.Originally Posted by Stuart Bowie
Another spectacular low angle capture, and I really like the green sheen of the starling. Sharp, and against a killer BG. Hope you got the take off shot.
These birds are smart (closely related to Mynas I believe) and skittish, so getting sharp photos outside of a heavily urban setting can be very tough. Nice job on the bird and beautiful BG colors.
Super looking Bird and a excellent angle captured, lovely detail and colours
Chris Kotze
Kaustubh you seem to know where these birds will land.You have captured the plumage detail exceptionaly well with great eye contact. Once again super low angle with lovely BG.
Great shooting angle. Subject is sharp and well exposed against a killer DOF !!
Kaustubh,
Great shot, nice background. Love the sharpness. and low angle.
Janet
What I love best about this image is the thin film of water between the mandibles...very cool!! I also like the drops on the bird's body, and the one on the water. Perhaps an illusion, but looks like it could use a very small touch of CW rotation if judging from the water ripples.
Very well done KD, most of your images of late fit this month's theme...
Awesome details and exposure KD.
Yeah sure this months theme is for you KD...
great angle and the little water in the birds beak makes this...
Like the low angle and BG colors. Yes...common bird but good light make them look very nice. I like this a lot.
Well done getting the bird iin water, and with such a low perspective. The blue and beige makes a nice setting.
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