Red-winged blackbird

[John Mack]

This image was created at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Tyre, New York on 5/3/20 at 6:47AM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Hand held, small crop.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Canon 500 f/4 IS USM
ISO 800
f5.6
1/1000sec

[Brian Sump]

Hey John, looks like beautiful pm light and a super bkg.

For me, this one is just a bit washed out. I know the sun has a bit of an effect but I wonder if a curves and/or levels adjustment or even a little dehaze could add a spark.

[dankearl]

Nice pose, maybe add a bit of contrast.

[Paul Burdett]

John...very nice shot...like the open beak, HA and detail. Love that BG!