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Male Blackbird (Turdus merula)


Male Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Photo Information
Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 721 W: 131 N: 828] (4531)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-14
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-16 9:06
Viewed: 250
Points: 13
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot was taken just before he flew up into a tree thats why he is looking up.

Thanks to all who view and comment on my pictures.

PP
Converted from RAW
Dropped the highlights back a little
Run through Neat Image
Resized for TL
USM

Latin name
Turdus merula

Family
Chats and thrushes (Turdidae)

Overview
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the commonest UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite.

Where to see them
Found everywhere in gardens and countryside and from coasts to hills, although not on the highest peaks.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Insects, worms and berries.
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To Janone: Lenstoucan1967 1 06-16 13:21
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I do like this photo , it is well in focus and well lit also, maybe a bit too much, I would maybe add a bit of curve to add dimension to it, it seems flat.
Jacline

Olá Andy,
Very interesting pic. The bird is perfectly sharp. Good colors and details. Good composition with the bird in diagonal position. Only fault is the BG multicolored, but non disturbing.
TFS
Raimundo

Hola Andy.
Un hermoso Mirlo.
Buenos detalles y colorido.
Saludos, JL.

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3369 W: 87 N: 2752] (18139)
  • [2008-06-16 11:48]
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Hi Andy
Perfect sharp shot with good dof.
But with that lens, no problem, right ?
Regards, Jan

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  • Derona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 177 W: 120 N: 482] (2563)
  • [2008-06-17 10:18]

Hi Andy

Nice capture with good DOF.
Good composition.
Well done.

Regards Derek

Hi Andy

Lovely shot here, nice and sharp with perfect focus and an unusual and effective composition with him looking upwards.

TFS regards Helen

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  • Immo (4)
  • [2008-06-18 6:34]

Hello Andy,
Common enough bird, but you always seem to manage to get the best out of them, this one being no exception (I like the little 'goatie' on its chin).
Nice DOF and clarity of the bird, although I can just see a line around the bird's outline, and wonder if the sharpening was just a tiny bit to much (but you already know that this is my hobby horse).
Well done, another nice one.
Regards,
Mike

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1467 W: 126 N: 2056] (17757)
  • [2008-06-21 8:10]

Hello Andy, very good bird shot with a great pose and a perfect technique, thanks!

Mario

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