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On the Top

A Red-winged Blackbird on the top of a tree.

15 total reviews 
Comment from Brady Nielson


This is a very pretty bird shown off in this great photograph. I think the red on the wings adds so much to the photograph. The contrast is definitely very well apparent as the black bird rests against the gray sky. Good photo overall.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019
    Thank you so much Brady!
Comment from nikman


Never heard of, or seen one of these birds before! Wonder where in the world you got this? Your excellent composition allows us a great view of your singing(?) bird! Like that eye, beak and good detail. Exposure and sharpness are spot on. Well done, great photo!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019
    Your wonderful review and six stars mean a lot to me! Thank you so much! Red-winged Blackbirds can be found all over North America and it's not unusual to see them here in Illinois.
reply by nikman on 29-Apr-2019
    Many thanks for your explanation and well deserved!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful shot of thebird! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019
    Thank you so much!
Comment from alaskapat


I like this one because of your angle of shot allowing a view of both shoulder patches! Nice timing to capture him as he is calling out, nice upward view making him look powerful! Well focused, the image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones are natural, nice detail in feathers, face and beak, good clear view of his eye! Well composed allowing a good sense of his location up on the tree top! Well presented!

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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019
    Thank you so much Pat!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot. The redwing blackbird is putting his all into his territorial call. Well composed and a fine exposure that clearly shows his eye and his great colors.

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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2019
    Thank you so much Mike!