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20-APR-2018

Showy starling

I don’t understand how their feathers change the way they do, but starlings sure are showy, if a bit obnoxious. (See previous picture for a totally different look.)

Shadowed tulip, posted earlier

Sony RX10 IV
1/1000s f/4.0 at 220.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Dan Greenberg15-Aug-2021 14:23
We have them showing up here, but I have yet to get a great shot of one. You did an excellent job of capturing their gorgeous colors with this shot. ~BV~
Julie Oldfield24-Apr-2018 14:59
I do love starlings. Another great capture. V
Carl H. Johnson23-Apr-2018 08:53
They do have a colorful shine!!!~V~
Lamar Nix22-Apr-2018 22:01
He's arrayed in his Sunday finest! A strikingly handsome bird. V
Mairéad22-Apr-2018 21:49
You've done a great job capturing the iridescence of its plumage . V
bill friedlander22-Apr-2018 14:10
Fascinating plumage with its colors and shine. Great shot. V
Nick Paoni22-Apr-2018 14:07
Love the colorful shine off the feathers.
Jeff Real22-Apr-2018 13:55
This is such a beautiful photograph
V
Claude Gagnon22-Apr-2018 13:26
Wow, the sun helps to see all these nice colors in springtime ! Great shot Helen :))
Hennie & Lies Lammers22-Apr-2018 13:09
Great shot of this Starling Helen. V
Fong Lam22-Apr-2018 13:05
Love the shimmering colors and details in the plumage....a splendid capture, Helen....V
Colin Storey22-Apr-2018 09:26
Lovely image of this starling.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal22-Apr-2018 06:38
Starlings are beautiful, very nice shot Helen. V
joseantonio22-Apr-2018 04:02
you are doing a great job with the new sony.V.
Gill Kopy22-Apr-2018 01:27
Wow - stunning detail - I think you'll be changing your mind about the Sony !! V
Isabel Cutler21-Apr-2018 22:38
Beautiful. You really captured the irridescence of the feathers. Lovely tulip as well.
Jim Coffman21-Apr-2018 21:53
I think you are mastering that camera!
Jola Dziubinska21-Apr-2018 21:32
They are so cute and wearing glittering colors! Excellent capture, Helen. V.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography21-Apr-2018 21:08
Very nice close-up, Vote.