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Sturnus Sericeus


Sturnus Sericeus
Photo Information
Copyright: clint newsham (clint) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 237] (1371)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Birds
Camera: Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, Vivitar Series 1 100-400 1:4.5-6.5
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): jmp *1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-11 17:43
Viewed: 6082
Favorites: 6 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Silky Starling, also known as the Red-villed Starling - Sturnus Sericeus comes from China, South East Asia and the Hong Kong region. They can mainly be found in scrub and cultivated ground, especially fields. In the wild they are often found feeding on the ground near cattle. This is because as the cattle move forward they disturb many bugs and insects, which the Starlings seize with ease. Their call has been described as loud and raucous, but they still have a pleasent whistle. Indeed, in their native countries they have been kept as a very popular cage bird and can be taught to talk and imitate calls of birds and animals.

At approximately 9 1/2" in length the sexes are not easy to tell apart. The cock bird's plumage is grey with black flight feathers; the head and neck are white in colour. As their common name suggest their bill is largely red tipped with black. The female is similar in colour to the male but somewhat duller. The immature birds when they leave the nest have a duller coloured beak.

information courtesy of http://www.thesca.org.uk/rough/silky.html

this is a shot of a captive bird and i hope you like her, i have a shot of the male which i will upload at a later date.
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Hi Clint.
Amazing photo. Technically perfect picture. Excellent composition and coloured presentation. Very pure and sharp shot. very well done. tfs. Stev

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 696 W: 13 N: 1407] (5035)
  • [2007-04-11 17:48]

Hi Clint

Wow what a stunning shot, wonderfully presented composition with a fine pose which reminds me of a piece of fine china, very nice feather detail and I just love the blue background you have used that perfectly compliments the Starlings Colours.

TFS Hilary :o)

Hi Clint,
This is a stunner of a shot. Lovely moody lighting and wonderful timing. Love the way the cool tones of the BG match the birds feathers.
Cheers
Paul

Hi Clint, this is just way too nice:) This is as close to perfection I think a person could get. Splendid detail, fabulous lighting, great colors and tones, excellant POV and most perfect pose showing off all the birds beauty. Very VERY well done. TFS! Lyndon

Hi Clint,

Super nice clean image, the details are magnificant and the colors are beautiful in this wonderful capture. :)
Paul

This is gorgeous Clint. I am curious as to technique. Did you use a flash? How did you manage the background that tones so well with the starling? The lustrous sheen on the feathers is stunning.

TFS
Evelynn : )

EXCELLENT shot!
Sharpness is fantastic and the plumage details are superb. love the background, it compliments the bird so much.
steph

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  • trinko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 587 W: 78 N: 322] (4321)
  • [2007-04-11 23:42]

fantastic lighting and color great focus interesting bird pose with the body and beak pointing skyward.

Hi Clint

Perfect low POV. Love the composition. Nice colours with good clarity and sharpness. Nice work. TFS.

Hello Clint.

Excellent image, very good details and colors.

Regards.
JoseLuis.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2007-04-12 11:04]

Hi Glint,

Absolutely beautiful in every way! Beautiful colors and details in this starling I have not seen before. Wonderful pose against the dark BG.

Jane

Hello Clint superb shot love it great post processing love the background colour effect nice pose captured detail looks nice rgds Necip

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 95 N: 2273] (8415)
  • [2007-04-12 12:49]

Hi Clint,
I love this photo. Details and colours are really impresive! If the bird could talk it loves its portrait too:-)
TFS, José M.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 2232 W: 10 N: 2971] (16891)
  • [2007-04-12 17:17]

Hola Clint,
realmente espectacular,
bella compo.
felicidades, por esta obra de arte,
saludos

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 0 N: 847] (3307)
  • [2007-04-13 10:24]

Hello Clint, this is truly a beautful shot! Beautiful bird and lovely composition. The POV and pose of the bird is superb, colours and lighting excellent. All nice and sharp show every detail. The whole thing is an exquisite work of art. did you use a fill flash?
tfs
debz

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3089 W: 230 N: 6774] (23770)
  • [2007-04-15 12:45]

A beautiful shot of this silky starling, Clint.
A bird rarely seen here on TN, and I believe a new species for me, so thanks for the introduction.
The pose is quite fetching and the colors are just stunning.
The BG compliments the bird's plumage beautifully.
I also like that skyward look.
TFS. : )

What a perfect shot!
Really great one!
Grat POV, bokeh, colour, comosition, lighting... everything.
I wish I take similar someday!:)
Jarek

Hi Clint

you have it all right here, composition, DOV, POV very good. Would have been good if you could have captured the feet as well.

Rgds

Bee-Eug

Hi Clint.

Super image with excellent BG and sharpness with wonderful color,

Best wish,

Regards,
Mahesh

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