Grackle on Green

[Steve Canuel]

20D, 400DO+Canon 1.4xTC, f6.3, 1/125s, ISO 1600, Eval Mtr, AI Focus, tripod mount.
Steve

[Tom Callahan]

Terrific detail and saturation. Well composed and great perch.

[Simon Bennett]

A glorious image Steve - sharp, wonderful iridesence, and I like how the purples in the background are like those in the plumage - well done.

[John Chardine]

I like this. The image is sharp but has a nice soft look as well. The high ISO setting has produced some noise which is visible mainly in the bird.

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Steve, Way to go. I love this one. EXP, pose, COMP, and BKGR are all excellent. Did you erect the perch?

[John Cooper]

Another great image Steve - you have captured the subtle colouring of this bird very well!!

[Doug Brown]

Ditto what everyone else has said Steve. Very pretty!

[Blake Shadle]

Very nice work Steve. This is great for ISO 1600! There is a bit of noticable background manipulation around the perch and tail feathers of your subject. I love the way the eye really pops out.

[Paul Pagano]

I like this. With all the grackles around here, I'd love to get one like this. Well done. No nits for me. I like the way the bg is mottled but it almost seems uniform in pattern. The soft/sharp bird is a real treat.

[Steve Canuel]

Thanks to all for the comments.
Artie, the perch is natural. This area of the lake has four dead trees at its edge that have been weathered and worn by the extremes of Colorado weather.
Blake, the problems with perch and tail feathers is the result of sloppy selection and NR on the BG.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Steve. That is one sweet perch!