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Uploaded: 02/18/13 3:44 AM GMT
The Starling
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Taking a break from the Black Pine Series.

Shot this through a clean window, with the screen up, using the canon 40D and canon 70-300 IS USM lens handheld.

Thank you for commenting.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.tib
02/18/13 3:52 AM GMT
These are really beautiful birds, but I don't think I've ever seen one before. This is an amazing close-up Sandi! Excellent work my friend:)
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.bfrank
02/18/13 4:35 AM GMT
Truly amazing close-up. It is bigger than life it seems.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
.Eubeen
02/18/13 7:32 AM GMT
Call Mr. DeMille, this starling is ready for her closeup. Great focus work and sharpness in this capture Sandi. Very nicely done.
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::Ramad
02/18/13 9:42 AM GMT
Sharp image of the starling Sandi. The details are so clear.
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.flanno2610
02/18/13 10:03 AM GMT
A beautiful study of a bird which is regarded as a pest in Australia. This is one of many birds and animals (rabbits in particular) which once introduced by well meaning English settlers grew to plague proportions.
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.Tedi
02/18/13 10:08 AM GMT
What a beautiful bird, so nice and detailed. Excellent work.
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.koca
02/18/13 10:14 AM GMT
Lovely bird, the shot is so sharp and beautiful. Nice work, Sandi.
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.biffobear
02/18/13 11:14 AM GMT
They shine don't they..Good detail..R.
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::LakeMichigan
02/18/13 1:44 PM GMT
Excellent close up Sandi. They are beautiful when the sun hits them.
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.rvdb
02/18/13 4:51 PM GMT
Tigs a top class picture very good.

Rob
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.gizmo1
02/18/13 8:44 PM GMT
Wow love this capture and the famous oil colours that the starling cares.The detail in this photo is stunning,right down to the bread crumb on it beak , plus love composition too.Did you no that this bird can talk like a parrot and will imitate other birds calls.
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::Inkeri
02/18/13 11:01 PM GMT
Magnificent close up,Sandi..Wonderful detail.It is really a Beautiful bird..
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ovar2008
02/18/13 11:59 PM GMT
So chubby! So nice Sandi.
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::stonewolff
02/19/13 2:03 AM GMT
A beautiful creature and a fine capture! Looks like a 'happy camper!'
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::LynEve
02/19/13 10:43 AM GMT
Another stunner Sandi!
I hope those birds realize how fortunate they are :)
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.luckyshot
02/20/13 3:03 AM GMT
A nice capture, Sandi. Watching a few of these in a tray feeder - the seeds flying, and tray emptied in short order.
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.Heroictitof
02/21/13 8:20 AM GMT
Nicely captured my friend !
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.icedancer
02/21/13 4:24 PM GMT
Excellent detail and clarity, he's giving you a great pose. Wonderful capture girlfriend
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