Fierce Grackle

[Dave Mills]

These birds could get pretty combative at times.
Nikon D300,500mm,F/8,1/400,iso 800,0 comp,tripod mtd

[Scott Frye]

Nice behavior shot of one of the bullies of the bird world. I don't see a catch light or its very faint. I learned this tip to improve a catchlight from this forum. Zoom in on the eye and if there is any hint of light -- select it and increase the brightness.

[Morkel Erasmus]

looks very mean!! I like the soft light here as well as the shallow DOF Dave. eye works fine for me as it's indicative of the (overcast??) sky you had?

[Stu Bowie]

Dave, mean expression captured, and I like the blue sheen. Comp works well, and agree to leave the eye as is.

[Julie Brown]

Hi Dave, great capture. The body position and HA really tell the story.

[Steve Canuel]

Cool pose. I like the way the tail feathers are lined up and pointing toward the body.