JohnStager

Blackbird on Cattails

Blackbird on Cattails

A male red-winged blackbird poses on the sunlit cattails in order to defend his territory and attract a mate.

A male red-winged blackbird poses on the sunlit cattails in order to defend his territory and attract a mate.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/13.0 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 5000/10

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Apr, 2015

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I have a tattoo of one of these guys! The usual bird shots involve a lot of sky, or branches/leaves or in flight, this is so simple and very piercing. Best red-winged blackbird photo I've ever seen.

Beautiful Shot! Beautifully uncomplicated to the eye! Full impact! Love it!!Most unusual bird Shot I have seen..

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