Brown-headed Cowbird (Female)

[Brian Barcelos]

This little girl kept following us down a trail leading to a salt marsh. She wouldn't come out into the open but she was very nosy so I snapped a few pictures. I know it's a bit busy and I cut off some of her "virtual" body but I love the way she was starring at me in this one. Thanks for looking.
Brian

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3554371782_9c588f6145_o.jpg

Canon EOS 20D
Tv 1/1000
Av 5.6
ISO 400
Tamron 200-500mm@500mm

[Daniel Cadieux]

I don't mind the cut "virtual body" in this case, and I would crop even further to eliminate the legs peeking through the foliage at bottom. I would also crop about half the OOF stuff at right (this would lessen its overwhelming presence in the frame), and then also crop a bit at to eliminate the dry twigs up there. I like the curious angled head :-)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the alert pose and details. The branch in the lower right is a bit distracting and I would increase contrast a few points and wish for a bit more eye contact.

[Arthur Morris]

A different but interesting COMP. You did a good job of choosing your perspective.

[Brian Barcelos]

Thanks for all the replies. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get some better opportunities.
Brian

[Linda Robbins]

Cute story. She is really fat. Maybe she was following you hoping to lay her eggs in your nest!