Comment from suzannethompson2
Great capture, Pat, showing this young looking starling perched on a branch in your garden. Excellent lighting and focus showing the beauty of his feathers very well. Great composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Suzanne! I really appreciate your support!

reply by suzannethompson2 on 11-Mar-2020

You're welcome!

Comment from liseworks
Love the colours of these birds, love how this bird had all of his feathers up, you got the very nice shot with the face, eyes looking. I never knew that the feathers on the tail are that colored, great show on your behalf, yes they don't like to stay too long

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so very much , I really appreciate all of your support!

Comment from cakemp55
Pat, What amazing clarity that you have captured in this image of a black starling. The light and your camera skills is so good that it picks up on the green tinge in the breast and a the lovely yellow in the middle of the beak. So well captured and great timing with this pose!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Chris, I was so happy that this one stayed put rather then quickly fly off. I really appreciate your lovely review and I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Lucas Sizov
I think this is a great 6star shot! Perfectly captured and adjusted. Great depth. Good contrast and balance. Composition is excellent! I like that bright emerald green color. Sharp and clear image! Great job erasing the distructive details. Neutral gray background creates a nice balance. Thanks for sharing Pat!

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Lucas, for your wonderful review! I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Zilyram
Well captured Pat although they are pests you have to love the color of these little birds - love the way he is fluffed up and turning his head "this is my good side, take this" excellent bokeh background and focus on bird.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Mary! I was happy to finally get a shot of this starling. They usually fly off as soon as they see or hear me!

Comment from Monica Morrell
What a beauty. Gorgeous detail as this Sterling appears to be waiting for you to make him a star. Beautiful detail. I like the subdued background which really puts the focus on him. Nicely framed and presented.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Monica! I really appreciate your awesome review!

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice frontal profile. The bird is quite attractive actually. I like the exposure and the great detail in the black plumage. Excellent composition and beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much Mike! I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Tat
Such a great photo! The colours are nice, and I love the soft, simple background. His eye is so bright and focused. I really like the forked branch, too--It balances the photo.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

Comment from Darth Chelios
Awe!!! This little guy is a star annd that's why he stuck around <3
I enjoy the different color feathers oh this little guy <3
Excellent focus and framing!
Well done!

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thank you so very very much my friend! I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Sange
Very nice capture of this handsome Starling Pat ;)
Very nice clarity, colors, details and I like the puffed chest.
You have a nice Portrait style with fine feather details.
Nice work :)

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2020

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2020

Thanks so much Sandra!