Red-winged Blackbird (f)

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED, image captured at 400mm
1/500 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +2 ISO 6400 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2020 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Randy Stout]

Joe:

I like the colors, soft background, interesting stair step perch effect, nice look back pose.

I am not sure the large amount of negative space above adds much.

Perhaps a sliver more sharpening on the bird as well.

cheers

Randy

[Ivan Sjogren]

A simple but artistic shot Joe. Works well for me!
I like the tripple symmetry of the perch and the look-back pose. The image seems well exposed and nicely framed. I'm okay with the negative space and the uniform background is nice even though the lack of color is a bit bland.
I think the colors of the bird looks a little off to for this species. Would also reduce the highlights of the perch a tiny bit.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice "over-the-shoulder" glance. Apt habitat and perch for the species. I'd be OK with the subject higher in the frame by pointing your lens down more. Yes, there seems to be a cyan-ish cast - try adding some reds and/or magenta to the overall WB. The males of the species should be showing up any week now up here!!

[John Mack]

Nice pose and perch. Killer background. Can't wait to photograph these guys come spring.