Great-tailed Grackle

[Bill Dix]

From Laguna Atascosa NWR in October.

D500, Sigma 150-600 @ 240mm, ISO 3200, 1/640s @ f/7.1. Fill @ -3.0 EV. Full width cropped to pano.

[gail bisson]

excellent shot bill. You have a great perch, terrific IQ on the bird that shows off the iridescence beautifully.
Love the eye.
I find the BG a bit too smooth and would back off a bit.
Gail

[Randy Stout]

Bill:

I like the subtle colors in the bird, not always easy to bring out in a grackle. Pop from the yellow eye, interesting perch which doesn't overwhelm because of the crop, soft background

Nice flash use.

Cheers

Randy

PS: Gail and I were typing at the same time!