My True Colors
Starling27 total reviews
Comment from Shadow catcher
They are indeed beautiful birds; like you, i didn't realize how pretty until I had one perch on the snag on my deck railing and I saw the gorgeous iridescent colors of its plumage ( I should post it sometime-lol!). This is a wonderful photo Pat!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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They are indeed beautiful birds; like you, i didn't realize how pretty until I had one perch on the snag on my deck railing and I saw the gorgeous iridescent colors of its plumage ( I should post it sometime-lol!). This is a wonderful photo Pat!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so very much LeeAnn! Yes, post your photo! I was blown away when I saw the colors for the first time ! They just look black from a distance .
Comment from FBI GUY
I never dreamed that the Starling had such an iridescent array of colors. We always considered them to be a nuisance to other bird's nests and eggs, so they were fair game for target practice. So much for my prejudice. The presentation of this bird shows off what you intended us to see. On the surface, he is a handsome looking pretty bird. The broad profile of your post gives the best profile of this colorful critter.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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I never dreamed that the Starling had such an iridescent array of colors. We always considered them to be a nuisance to other bird's nests and eggs, so they were fair game for target practice. So much for my prejudice. The presentation of this bird shows off what you intended us to see. On the surface, he is a handsome looking pretty bird. The broad profile of your post gives the best profile of this colorful critter.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Gary! I appreciate your support!
Comment from avmurray
It is amazing colors to be seen in the feathers of a Starling when you get close enough. From a distance they look shiny black, and some times you can see the white spots, but nothing like your photo is showing. The light is falling on this bird in such a lovely way, and it is also standing out really well from the softened background.
The photo is sharp and it is truly clear and well defined details to be seen in the feathers of the bird. The exposure is perfect.
I also like the format you have cropped the photo into, and also the placement of the Starling off to the right. It is a truly lovely and well taken photo Pat, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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It is amazing colors to be seen in the feathers of a Starling when you get close enough. From a distance they look shiny black, and some times you can see the white spots, but nothing like your photo is showing. The light is falling on this bird in such a lovely way, and it is also standing out really well from the softened background.
The photo is sharp and it is truly clear and well defined details to be seen in the feathers of the bird. The exposure is perfect.
I also like the format you have cropped the photo into, and also the placement of the Starling off to the right. It is a truly lovely and well taken photo Pat, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Annie ! I appreciate your lovely review!
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You are more than welcome Pat.
Comment from liseworks
They are lovely birds, we have some here that a recent storm brought to us, they dont usually stay here in the winter, there are 4 of them, so I wonder if they will eventually try to fly back south, I love the colours you have captured with this shot
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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They are lovely birds, we have some here that a recent storm brought to us, they dont usually stay here in the winter, there are 4 of them, so I wonder if they will eventually try to fly back south, I love the colours you have captured with this shot
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Lise! Ours stay year round .
Comment from supergold
very, very few photographers on this site earned so many six stars for a photo;
your entry is indeed very spectacular with such amazing colors and sharp details in the bird feathers;
why didn't you enter it into a contest ? an obvious winner!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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very, very few photographers on this site earned so many six stars for a photo;
your entry is indeed very spectacular with such amazing colors and sharp details in the bird feathers;
why didn't you enter it into a contest ? an obvious winner!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much Fred ! I am honored by your six star rating!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This bird with all these colors in the wings is rather gorgeous. Those greens, blues, oranges and colors throughout are rather stunning. The beak is clear and the bird blends well on the branch and with the background.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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This bird with all these colors in the wings is rather gorgeous. Those greens, blues, oranges and colors throughout are rather stunning. The beak is clear and the bird blends well on the branch and with the background.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much my friend!
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Most welcome, my friend. Lovely wings in colors also.
Comment from Thomas Blanks
Very nicely done. You got all the colors to show. Starlings have many pretty colors, just like oil floating on a lake. And just like that oil, no one really wants them around because they are not good for the natural environment. These invasive birds from England have displaced natural species like the bluebird. Nice photo, though! I used to talk like this in college and my baseball coach told me that if I was a bird, I would be a starling.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Very nicely done. You got all the colors to show. Starlings have many pretty colors, just like oil floating on a lake. And just like that oil, no one really wants them around because they are not good for the natural environment. These invasive birds from England have displaced natural species like the bluebird. Nice photo, though! I used to talk like this in college and my baseball coach told me that if I was a bird, I would be a starling.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so very much Thomas! I appreciate your review!
Comment from Way West
Absolutely stunning! Your photo looks like a gorgeous painting of this beautiful Starling. I wish I could give you seven stars on this Pat, an outstanding photo in every way! Your composition is beautiful, the colors are just amazing and the textures is so well defined that it appears to be 3D! Wow!!!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Absolutely stunning! Your photo looks like a gorgeous painting of this beautiful Starling. I wish I could give you seven stars on this Pat, an outstanding photo in every way! Your composition is beautiful, the colors are just amazing and the textures is so well defined that it appears to be 3D! Wow!!!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Jodi! I appreciate all of your support and I am truly honored by your six star rating!
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You are very welcome!
Comment from JirinaInspire
Absolutely spectacular, the colors and details speak for itself.
Great presentation and so nice to view. Awesome.
Pat, thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Absolutely spectacular, the colors and details speak for itself.
Great presentation and so nice to view. Awesome.
Pat, thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much for all of your wonderful support ! I am truly honored by your six star rating!
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Pat, so very much deserved.
Comment from hchriste
Pesky little critters, they can copy the calls of several different birds and some time lawn mowers. They are invasive species but. Well done, like the colors and exposure
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Pesky little critters, they can copy the calls of several different birds and some time lawn mowers. They are invasive species but. Well done, like the colors and exposure
Comment Written 03-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much!
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welcome, they are considered a very intelligent maybe one of the most intelligent of birds