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Ostdrossel
Macomb, Michigan, USA
European Starlings can be a challenge to the backyard birder, but they are part of the birding life, and also of rather exquisite beauty. I liked this shot of the back because it shows all the beautiful details of their winter plumage, shining in gorgeous, warm and rich colors. A beautiful mess.
Category 7: Boring is Beautiful
another great shot captured.
Very beautiful 🙂 love your bird photos
Love the gorgeous details!
I love your photos! Great job!!!
Beautiful ❤️
You have made me look at starlings in a whole new way ever since you first captured their unique plumage. Thank you.
What a beautiful photograph
Love this shot. Great capture
Stunning!
Ein wundervolles Gemälde!
Incredible picture!!
Getting to know birds up close & personal has added so much joy to my life. Look closely, aren’t his feathers beautiful.
Thanks you for the kind words, everyone 🙂
*Thank you, not thanks you.
*thank you, that is.
can I ask what kind of camera do you use and how did you set it up?
Richard, you can check out my social media, I have added some info there.
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