Superb Starling


Posted by George DeCamp on Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:34 pm

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A bird with an attitude! Shot in Samburu, Kenya

D100, 80-400VR@400mm, 1/500, f5.6. Ev=0, Hand Held.

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by Ed K on Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:43 pm
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George - The expression and the eyes steal the show on this one. Just an incredible pose.

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by gigo on Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:54 pm
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oh my !

that is such a cool picture !

i guess you don't see this expression only in cartoon characters :)

awesome :)
 

by Rich S on Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:58 pm
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Very nice shot of one of these little beggars. You typically see them on the ground looking for crumbs. The pose and the eyes really capture the essence of their character, and the perch is the best I've ever seen one of these on. Your crumbs or your life!

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by Carolyn E. Wright on Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:02 pm
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Those eyes are to die for! Excellent shot!
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by Mike Wilson on Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:49 pm
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The bird is, dare I say...superb. :) Nice one George.
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by Alan Murphy on Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:02 pm
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George, a beautiful bird. I would do a tighter crop.
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by KK Hui on Wed Jun 16, 2004 1:13 am
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Another vote for a tighter crop, George! :wink:
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by BrianS on Wed Jun 16, 2004 5:56 am
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Sweet -- wish we had starlings like this in our area.
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by joseph motto on Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:16 am
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Intrigueing! This is one of those photos that I linger on.
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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:47 am
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Certainly much more superb than the European Starling - nice shot :)
 

by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Jun 16, 2004 9:27 am
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This is not a happy bird, George. Were you making faces at it?
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:22 pm
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George,

Very nice shot of a great bird. I like the intense look he is giving you.
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