Brown-Headed Cowbird

[Doug Brown]

I got some good looks at brown-headed cowbirds while in Texas. We get them in Albuquerque, but they always seem to be far away. I like the pose that this one gave me; sizing me up and trying to let me know who was boss.



Canon 1D Mark III, 500mm, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO 800, +1/3 EV, fill flash, tripod

[Daniel Cadieux]

Doug, fantastic behaviour pose depicted here!! I like the "U" shape formed by the bird.

[Alfred Forns]

All perfect from my end Doug A very appealing image for me !!! Big Congrats on this one !!!!

I like the careful placement, behavior and killer bg !!! Feather color/reproduction equally fine !!!

[Sid Overbey]

A perfect shot. I really like the colors and pose. We get these guys following our horses around the pastures all day. They really are a very pretty bird with their brown heads and iridescent bodies.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great setting, pose, details and BG. Maybe a tiny bit less contrast.

[John Chardine]

Doug- This looks like a lesson in how to use fill-flash. Really excellent, subtle lighting!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Excellent image Doug with amzing color and detail . The pose and perch are awsome as well as a killer BG. Just outstanding !!!

[Gus Cobos]

Nice capture Doug,
I like that pose...nice and balanced in the frame...:cool:

[Paul Pagano]

I think this is really nice, Doug. Not a darn thing needing improvement that I can see. The pose is a big plus.

[Steve Maxson]

I really like the behavior you captured, Doug. Excellent image. No nits from me.

[Freddy Franzella]

Nice job with this Doug! as soon as I saw that log I knew where it came from. I saw the same log posted elsewhere. we have these guys by the thousands! you go to Jones Beach late winter early spring and that is all you see. the bird on the log with its color and that background all make it come together!

[Bonnie Block]

Love this one, Doug. I love these guys and this is just a super pose and composition

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the feedback!

[Raymond Barlow]

sweet light, and great pose Doug, wonderful image.

[david cramer]

You are really bringing out the color and detail in this bird. Nice work, Doug.