Loggerhead Shrike

[Bob Blanchard]

Was working some Meadowlarks, Spoonbills, and Wood Storks near my home today, but this fellow just kept hanging around. He might be getting used to me, which is a good thing!

I wish for just a bit less head turn, but I'll take it ;). I opted for the square crop due to the diagonal perch. I also cloned out a weed that was in the right of the frame.

Canon 1DsMII, 600mm f/4L with 1.4x TC, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 200, off monopod.

http://catcheroflight.smugmug.com/photos/403050775_8rqqR-X3.jpg

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with your self-critique about the head turn, this head turn and body angle were not easy to compose, the square format works well! Congratulations as BG, light, exposre and detail are amazing!

[Doug Brown]

I think Tony nailed this one. Agree with everything he said. If only you'd gotten a little more head turn!

[Joanna Trescott]

Cute little guy. Well exposed and composed Like the perch, too. You needed someone in front of him making a noise to get him to turn away a little.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

To me the head turn is perfect!
Love the BG and details. Great looking bird indeed.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely shot, Bob. Ramon has covered all the points (I think Doug meant Ramon rather than Tony:)). You have handled the exposure well for a very pleasing image

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

Great shot Bob clean and sharp

[Dominic Cantin]

WOW ! The details are amazing ! You can be proud of this picture !

Dom :)

[Juan Aragonés]

I agree about the head turn but the exposition is very good and the BG is fantastic. Great eye contact and you did well choosing a square composition Bob:)

[Nagesh Mula]

Its a beautiful bird well shot and the good part is that whites here are not blown out.