Common Crossbill - Male

[colincarter]

Nikon D300, 500 F4VR, 1.7xTC, F8, 1/400, iso 400. (not a setup shot)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6827439324_c3445c88dd_o.jpg

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Colin,
Nice exposure,BG, and decent perch. I would consider toning down the brightest area of the perch above the bird. Angle is slightly off.....but not a image killer for me.....so overall.....easy tweaks to a very nice image!

[jack williamson]

First time to see this bird, I like his colors. Well exposed and sharp, great BG. Good advice from Roman.

Jack