Grackle Sun-setting silhouette

[andresleon]

A grackle's silhouette set against a gorgeous evening sunset in Florida.
Taken with a Canon 1D X and an 800mm L lens at 1/320sec ISO 400 af f/8. Exposure compensation of +0.3 steps

EDIT: Used lightroom 5 and Nicks Color Effect to enhance color and contrast.

[Marina Scarr]

I love the concept and the colors. . I think I just wish a larger bird had landed on the perch!

[Binu John]

Great shot, Andres! Love the colors! Well done!

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent silhouette.Beautiful colors.

Regards,
Satish.

[andresleon]

I love the concept and the colors. . I think I just wish a larger bird had landed on the perch!


Thank you all for your comments. I know Marina. I stayed by this perch over an hour as I know it is a common place for larger birds such as herons, egrets, and even spoonbills to stand on. Alas, not that day :)

[David Salem]

To be honest, it's one of the best bird silhouette shots I have ever seen. Yes, if the bird to perch ratio was better, but this is what this kind of shot is all about. Pretty close to perfect!!

[andresleon]

To be honest, it's one of the best bird silhouette shots I have ever seen. Yes, if the bird to perch ratio was better, but this is what this kind of shot is all about. Pretty close to perfect!!

Wow. Thank you for your comment, David. Striving to achieve that goal :)