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These birds make their presence in our western wetlands. They usually breed in loose colonies and build their nests over water, attached to cattails and reeds. Along with its cousin, the Red-winged Blackbird, they seem to pose for me on my walks around our lake.
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8 Comments
David Leland Hyde
The blackbird brings a nice color balance to the image. Good composition.
Monte Stevens
And, they are all over the place. I had one hoover over me heard yesterday while on my walk. They just floated above me and made all sorts of noise. I wonder if there was a nest nearby.
Anita Jesse
A favorite element for me is the way the green grass slows me down, but the vibrant colors of the bird pull into the scene.
Monte Stevens
I did bump up the contrast, just a bit, David, in order to get the green to dominate more. 🙂
Earl
Certainly a beautifully colored bird and a photo well composed — what Anita said. 😉
Have a good weekend, Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl!
Ken
Well done, Monte. I find bird photography one of the hardest thing to do. I can’t get them to sit still long enough!
Monte Stevens
I know that feeling, Ken. Bird photography requires patience.