Bronzed Cowbird

[Dave Mills]

Shot this in Texas last May.
Nikon D300,500mm,F8,1/250.0 comp,iso 800,tripod mtd

[Julie Brown]

That red eye really jumps out at you from the black head.:cool:

[Ofer Levy]

Fantastic detail, eye contact and pose. Not crazy about the squary crop - maybe a vertical with some more room at the bottom and less on the sides.

[Dan Fleming]

I like the colors in the bird, especially that eye! Would that be the "evil eye." I suspect so. The precarious perch is an asset too. The bg is nice. I too yearn for a little more space above the bird.

Dan

[Kerry Perkins]

Beautiful capture Dave! Love the colors and detail on the plumage and that eye is awesome. Looks like this was a very fleeting moment and you got it!

[Grace Scalzo]

Intense! Everything about this image says that the bird has something to do. You did a good job of freezing that moment. I rather like the square crop in this case.

[Dave Mills]

Thanks folks, appreciate the comments. Out of 20 images shot of this guy this is the only one I felt had merit...