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starling - sturnus vulgaris

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Old 09-24-2009, 08:11 PM
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Wow Beach, so sharp and clear. What a cute little bird. I almost wondered if that was a frog in front of him or a rock. Fantastic photo, I just love the contrast between his spots and his stripes!
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Nice shot Steve, really like how you captured the barnacles on the rock, needless to say the bird is spot on.

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Old 09-24-2009, 08:38 PM
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My friend you have a great eye, Outstanding shot.
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Old 09-24-2009, 08:44 PM
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Hi Steve - oh my .... it's a confrontation ... the dof is unreal and the clarity is superb .. as always - beautiful
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Fantastic Shot! Real Good Eye
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Old 09-24-2009, 08:56 PM
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The textures in this shot are magnificent, and once again, the barnacles mimic the speckles on the starling. The maestro teaches the class one more time by example! Wonderfully done.
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very nice close up....they are so beautiful. Nice job.
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Such clarity ! wow can I ask what the dark bit on the rock is from here it looks like a very gutsy frog ? I know this is probably worng ... lovely shot beach
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Hi Steve
Outstanding clarity on this, it is so clear & colourful, these birds dont tend to hang around for too long, you did very well mate.
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