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Starling
delia todd

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

It looks like he's spotted something, he seems so alert. That's what I like about the continuous mode of shooting, you get a choice of poses to use. Some of the images had his bill half hidden by the twig.

Sports Mode settings
f/5.6
1/320 sec
ISO 400
Exp bias +0.3
Focal length 148 mm
Max aperture 3
Metering mode Pattern

TTTW

I hope you all enjoy the New Year celebrations tonight
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Habitat
Town garden
Location
Blairgowrie
Date taken
5 September 2015
Scientific name
Sturnus vulgaris
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
drkishore
Fantastic capture of this Starling Delia...it looks intent upon something!!! Super sharp and well presented!!!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
This mode of shooting is working very well for you, Delia ... great shot ... tfs ...
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
Oooh! Good one! Very perky pose and loads of plumage detail. He does look like he's spotted something. I wonder what ... food? raptor? the sun? |=)|
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
This is a beautiful closeup of this Starling D. Captured beautifully girl.
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
A super detailed shot, setting and lighting Delia, many tfs and all the best for 2016.
 

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