Have I mentioned that Starlings are my favourite garden birds? I believe that the art of taking a good photograph lies firstly in the ability to be able to spot the photograph oportunity. Something different, out of the ordinary. This juvenile Starling decided that the ball finial top of next-doors bird table was an ideal place to sit and soak up some sunshine. I decided that it was an ideal opportunity for a great picture. It's normal to see birds perched on objects for short periods of time before they fly off just as you focus your lens. Less common I find to have the opportunity to catch them so comfortable with their surroundings that they feel happy to squat down and ignore you. Seperated by a garden fence I was only about ten feet away for this shot. Juvenile Starlings are beautiful birds with their muti-layered brown plumage, but the silhouette made it stand out.
Very nice sillouette! I like starlings too..love when the sun hits their feathers..and that they are very cooperative when taking photos..tee heee
ReplyDeleteAnother great shot bob.
ReplyDeleteAt one time I thought of starlings as just a nuisance bully boy sort of bird.
Now I see them as a beautiful very social bird and appreciate them much more.