20th  November 2014 -  Starling by pamknowler

20th November 2014 - Starling

The feeders were very busy this morning as I had put some fresh mealworms out. This starling stood watch while ten others squabbled and fought over the food.

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So unique up close. Love the green bokeh. Great food for the birds.
November 20th, 2014  
Excellent close up Pam, nicely composed and fabulous shallow DOF. I love the colours in the bird. There is a little bit of haloing around the bird's tail feathers and the stand, this could be that you pushed the contrast or clarity.
November 20th, 2014  
Excellent shot
November 20th, 2014  
While I am not a big fan of Starlings, I love the color and detail in their breast feathers!
November 20th, 2014  
Lovely capture of the Starling.
November 20th, 2014  
Gorgeous.
November 20th, 2014  
A beautiful shot -- fav !
November 20th, 2014  
Love the background
November 20th, 2014  
Super capture.
November 20th, 2014  
@elaine55 Hi Elaine I have just gone back to the original RAW photo and the haloing is already there. The sun was shining and blowing out the sky and the bird is back lit by the sunlight. Thanks for your lovely comment!!
November 20th, 2014  
fabulous capture of a beautiful bird!
November 20th, 2014  
Great capture !!
November 20th, 2014  
Excellent shot
November 20th, 2014  
I put some food out yesterday because I saw a flock of starlings in the trees but the food is still there and there were meal worms there as well. I can't understand it but I expect they will be back when the weather gets colder. Lovely shot and an instant fav
November 20th, 2014  
@rosiekind The birds seem to arrive in groups. First came the blackbirds and then the starlings. At the same time the robin was chasing away a chaffinch. Finlay then rushed out and they all flew off. Later the blue tits and great tits came as well as some goldfinches. I think they feel safety in numbers. The tits only feed on the sunflower seeds I have in the feeders and all the others go for the mealworms which I spread along my wall. I normally have to put out more mealworms every morning. Especially if i want a photo!!
November 20th, 2014  
Fantastic shot.
November 20th, 2014  
Wonderful capture of this beautiful starling. FAV.
November 20th, 2014  
Beautiful shot Pam. They are different to our starlings fav
November 20th, 2014  
Excellent shot
November 20th, 2014  
Amazing detail
November 20th, 2014  
@pamknowler That explains it then Pam, I just know if I push the clarity or contrast slider it happens sometimes with me. Lol I was trying to be constructive.
November 20th, 2014  
@elaine55 many thanks Elaine I appreciate your advice!
November 20th, 2014  
@pamknowler Pam I will drop you a line in the next couple of days to give you an update, I have been so busy the last couple of week.
November 20th, 2014  
Cat
So lovely against that creamy green background. Stunning!
November 21st, 2014  
Great shot with that backlighting Pam.
November 21st, 2014  
Beautiful detail.
November 29th, 2014  
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