Backyard Bird Project - Male Grackle

[Harold Davis]

from saturday afternoon at wakodahatchee in total overcast conditions.

D300, 300mm, f/4.5, 1/320s, +1.7EV, ISO 1000, flash TTL, handheld. removed one small branch on the bottom center frame edge.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques much appreciated.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Great pose and composition, I like the branch on the left.
The green leafs might be darkened a bit. I love these birds...

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Harold, I like the composition. I also like the inclusion of the branch on the left. The calling pose adds interest in my opinion. Overall a pleasing image. Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Canuel]

I like the comp with the two plants and the colors. Also like the soft look and the underwing detail.

[denise ippolito]

Harold, Really nice looking pose. I like the inclusion of the second branch also. Beautiful BG and open mouth.:)

[Arthur Morris]

Whoa. He perched in a great spot for you and you made the best of it. Love the pose and the two branches with the yellow leaves. Wish that the BKGR were all green.

[Stephen Stephen]

Harold great perch, HA and open bill.

[Fabs Forns]

You nailed the colors of the bird. Very nice compo with second branch balancing, way to go.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Harold, simply beautiful. Second branch balances it so well. Perfect exposure and superb bokeh.