Raven on a pole

[Richard Stern]

Caught in mid-croak. Grand Canyon South Rim, on my recent trip. I realize the eye contact/ head angle could be better, but I couldn't persuade the bird to co-operate any more than it did.

D300, Nikon 80-400, ISO 800, 1/2000 f6.3. Pattern metering.

Richard

[Alfred Forns]

Agree with your assessment Richard It is an appealing image and well exposed, not easy for these guys Really like the pose !!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Richard,

Very nice behavior. This could almost be a B&W image. A little tight in the frame but well done!

[Lana Hays]

Richard
You had better luck with these birds than I do. Wonderful pose.....even though the angle is a bit steep. Is this much of a crop? I'm thinking maybe a bit too much sharpening. Perhaps back off and enjoy a bit of smoothness in this one. Well done.