Common Starling - (Sturnus vulgaris)

Common Starling - (Sturnus vulgaris) - I photographed this flock of starlings. backlit at sunset. while looking for a place to rest for the night, in the reeds of the lagoon. These starlings form flocks of thousands of individuals that perform fascinating hovering in the air. Nikon D850, Sigma Sport 150-600mm, f / 6,3, 1/2000 sec, ISO 600. Thanks for your comment

Giangiorgio what a beautiful moment you have captured for us to enjoy.

Regards

Tony

Antony, thank you so much for your kind visit and most appreciated comments, ciao Giangiorgio

Antony, I am glad you liked this photo and put it among your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

The clarity and back light make for an especially striking image. Excellent work, as usual, Giangiorgio.

Wayne, many thanks for your visit, comments and compliments, ciao Giangiorgio

you managed to make these nuisance birds into art - bravo!

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

a spectacular backlit in flight-capture of these starlings, filling the frame beautifully. I like the almost monochrome feel of this image. Wonderful work! Kind regards, Vincent

Gregory and Verena your visit is always welcome, many thanks for your kind comment, ciao Giangiorgio

grazie mille Vincent for your appreciated comment and for your continued support, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, the image motivated me to wonder what compelled such a large number of starlings to take to the air. Of course the explanation might be migration patterns. I totally agree that the backlighting is superb, resulting in the highlighting of the birds' wing feathers only. BTW, the somewhat subdued warm tones provide a finishing touch. - - My best always, michael - - - Ciao!

Michael, thank you very much for your imaginative, supportive comment based on thorough exploration, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael, many thanks for appreciating this photo and adding it to your favorites , ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, an absolutely stunning photo i.e. when to use backlit as an effect. I will put this image in my favourite folder as a source for inspiration. Best regards, Arthur

Another fascinating shot, this time in backlight and in sepia tone if my eyes don't fool me! I would consider a tiny bottom crop in order to avoid the birds at the bottom which are out of focus or motion blurred if I may say, Giangiorgio! Complimenti, amico mio! Ciao! PDE

Arthur, thank you for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Arthur , I am glad you appeciated this photo and added it among your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Pierre, your suggestions are always very welcome and appreciated, I will apply your valid advice and surely the photo will benefit, ciao Giangiorgio

Ciao Giangiorgio,

 

Very artistic wildlife shot aginst warm light. A very much deserved bravo.

 

Kind regards. Eric

Grazie mille Eric for your generous comment greatly appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Alexander, many thanks for appreciating this photo and adding it to your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio