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Woodbe Woodpecker
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Uploaded: 01/30/07 1:07 AM GMT
Woodbe Woodpecker
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Starlings are NOT among my favorite birds. In large numbers they are a nuisance. In small groups ... bullies at the feeders. But I have to give them their due. Seasonal plummage in the right light can be nothing less than stunning to the eye. I haven't caught this one displaying those fluorescent hues, but I think this one of the better bird images I've captured of late. Obviously a biased opinion ... so I await yours "pro" or "con". Feel comfortable in expressing a "con" comment ... I hope I never get too old to accept an honest critique from which I can learn.
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Post a Comment - Subscribe to this discussionIf you say so Marzena LOL All of the European Starlings found today in North America-and they number in the 200 million range-are descendants of approximately 100 birds introduced in New York City's Central Park in the early 1890s. I can only assume their European charm has been corrupted over the years by the likes of us brash Yanks across the Atlantic. LOL Luv ya Dear Lady :o)
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
I can't recall ever seeing one of these visit my backyard John. I would certainly remember colors like these. You've got to admit they're beautiful even if they may be a nuisance. Great capture.
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I'm having trouble receiving my PMs right now- Don't know what the problem is????. Hopefully it will be straightened out soon-Sorry :(
WOW .. fantastic capture ... I'd just like to say that without weighing in on the whole "Starling as Punk" debate ... but if I had to chime in on it, I would say you were bullied as a schoolkid and have a chip on your shoulder ... and a Starling swooped down and stole the chip
yo! .. fuhgeddaboutit
yo! .. fuhgeddaboutit
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*---===>>>>>(¯`·._(¯`·._.: :o) <---- OBLIGATORY SMILEY :._.·´¯)_.·´¯)<<<<<===---*
Very good one John, I know what you mean about the colors, they are amazing, I had one of these land on top of my feeder a few times, but when I move they are gone, I did get one though thru the window, I will post it now, because it does show the colors.
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"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get" Forrest Gump...kinda relates to photograghy
Your right about them being 'bullies'...thieves too! and are a nuisance at the feeder's!
But, this shot has all the merits of a PRO foto shooter mate!..contrasts and clarity are 'spot-on'...if it wasn't for the attitudes of these birds, then I would say this was a beauty!
But, this shot has all the merits of a PRO foto shooter mate!..contrasts and clarity are 'spot-on'...if it wasn't for the attitudes of these birds, then I would say this was a beauty!
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*Please forgive me, for not replying to every one of your lovely images-Problems with my hands is making it difficult*
Dunstickin's Gallery
Extremely well focussed,the colours gorgeous. An excellent, professional photo - congratulations, John.
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All that glitters is not gold.
Hello John...and bigtime congrats on this gorgeous shot of a most lovely birdie !! I care not how much of a nuisance he might be, he is still a bird and that makes him adorable.
Did you know that if we hear birdsongs first thing in the morning we actually start our day off better? A person can buy bird recordings and turn your whole house into a ' bird sanctuary' each morning. I love this picture of yours..and I thank you so much for a lovely gift on this day...verena
Did you know that if we hear birdsongs first thing in the morning we actually start our day off better? A person can buy bird recordings and turn your whole house into a ' bird sanctuary' each morning. I love this picture of yours..and I thank you so much for a lovely gift on this day...verena
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
well John I think Starlings can be a bit of a pain - I often have them nesting in the eaves of my house and no matter now many times they get fixed they find their way in and I haven't the heart to shoo them off when they have young babies. I don't recall any in the UK looking smart like this one - they are usually just black and greasy looking!! lol! ...and this photo is excellent by the way - I find nothing to say that would improve it - just the title (2 letters short of copyright!!) LOL! just kidding! Patti
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"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."
...live well ...love much ...laugh often ..... mygallery
The colors on him are amazing John. He blends so well with the bark of the tree so he can hide :) Perfect capture with clarity and very nice composition.
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I'm in and out of here a lot but seem to have little time to comment. So, know that I enjoy your work and hope you have a happy day ;) Anita
I have no opinions about starlings - but this picture - well I think it is perfect.Wonderful colours and the texture of the bark is almost as beautiful as the bird.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Beautiful photo and I just love all birds.. Got this in the vb and gave it high marks the colours are stunning.
Auline
Auline
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Wow! Thanks for showing me something new! I've never seen one of these and his colors are so like the bark of the tree he is attached too. Wonderful contrast and colors.
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
This is only to inform that I have just voted 10/10 on this sweetie demonstrating the perfect camouflage skills too ...
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
I think your shots are great. You must be a Pro Photograher. I've downloaded several of your postings. My wife loves them too.
Ed
Ed
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I don't believe I have ever seen, nor had the pleasure of seeing this bird in the light you have presented to us.
They are indeed, or can be, a nuisance and are extremely smart as well. Evasive to a fault and that is probably a big contributing factor to their numbers.
Quite the shot. I am curious though, as to what extent ... if any ... if you performed some post-sweetening on this image. Yes, Curious Les, I am. :oP
Really nice work, regardless of the answer to the above.
They are indeed, or can be, a nuisance and are extremely smart as well. Evasive to a fault and that is probably a big contributing factor to their numbers.
Quite the shot. I am curious though, as to what extent ... if any ... if you performed some post-sweetening on this image. Yes, Curious Les, I am. :oP
Really nice work, regardless of the answer to the above.
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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes,
but in having new eyes.
- Marcel Proust
Wonderfull just wonderfull John. the dof is just great, because of this, the bird realy stands out.
Coming to your last line in your narative :
I hope I never get too old to accept an honest critique from which I can learn.
It is the oposite here, i can see what i can learn. you have set the sample for bird photography in my book.
Coming to your last line in your narative :
I hope I never get too old to accept an honest critique from which I can learn.
It is the oposite here, i can see what i can learn. you have set the sample for bird photography in my book.
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I just saw this on the front page and am much impressed. I can't recall seeing starlings with the tan markings on wings and tail like this one. Usually they have the shiny iridescent look about them. This is a wonderful capture and as others have mentioned it is quite interesting how his colors seem to match the tree bark. It certainly deserves high marks!
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I agree when you say these birds are a pain, but they are beautifully colored and have some very interesting sounds they can make. I think this picture is beautiful. He does appear to (wish) he was a woodpecker. =) Great shot dear.
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Nessa
I love this picture, how the birds colour blend with the trees. Out of all your wonderful shots this is one of my favourite.
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Hello John...This is a superb picture...Through your incredible image of the Starling you have brought such beauty to my eyes and so many others....This is amazing! I've never seen this kind of detail and colour highlights....I just love the shimmering colours and the clarity of the photo......I like the way you have used the light to enhance the colors and to show off the patterns on the bird and the tree...Keep this excellent work going.....All the very best...Mick.
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This is a beautiful shot, John. I love the way the colors of the bird match the colors of the tree. Beautiful sharpness, too. Nice work, sir :)
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~Robert~
I just have to give a second comment because all of a sudden I am recharging in looking thru your gallery. Gosh, the colours in this photo are just magnificent!! I may just try to draw a picture yet!! VErena
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Life is like a grindstone.Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.
Excellent work!!! nice colors and very well captured, God Bless you...
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Starlings are just sweet and this is it.
And the best looking of all birds [OK second after sparrows LOL]
And they ARE NEVER any nuisance - how can you be so unfair ?! LOL
Seriously - nice portrait of a beautiful charming nicely coloured sweet tempered and lovable bird !!!!