Loggerhead Shrike

[Michael Pancier]

Shot early this morning at Viera ...

40d + 500 4.0L + 1.4x TC -- shot from Van roof on a blubb

f/5.6
1/4000
ISO 400 in Auto ISO mode
580ex ii at -1 (no beamer)
slight crop

[Fabs Forns]

I love the light on this one and the detail in the plumage and eye contact. It is too tight on top for my taste, easy to fix since it's blue sky. This may have also worked as a vertical. Hope you can rest tonight :)

[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree with Fabs 100%. I also see some noise in the BG, and would eliminate the blue reflection in the eye. I like the perch, and the framing created by the stray needles.

[bill kominsky]

Agree with both Fabs and with Daniel on this one Mike but do like the detail you've captured in the bird. We have some Spoonies here again but very sporadic, but here, still don't know if it's worth the trip yet.

Bill