Long billed thrasher (for real this time-lol)

[Gary Hamilton]

Canon 1D MK III
Canon 300mm f/2.8
1.4x TC
ISO 400
1/1250 sec
f/8

Static subject but I love the big bright eye.

Cropped a little tight to show detail--I have more room all around in original.

Any composition suggestions?

[Arno Ellmer]

Beautiful side-on shot,Gary , of a striking bird.I love the bright eye, HA and long tail , as well as the clean bg. As for comp I would give a little more space in front. Normally for birds with long tails it is quite tricky to achieve a 'right' comp!

[Dan Walker]

Good pose and I love their eyes. I would like to see a little more room all around.

You actually have a long-billed thrasher here.

[Gary Hamilton]

OK, I'm at least in the thrasher ballpark now. The ranch's guide photographer describe it as a curved bill but some google searching indicates that you are correct.

[Randy Stout]

Gary:

Sharp, well exposed, great feet and eye.

Yes, long tailed birds are always a challenge comp. wise. I would give it a sliver more room on the right.

I corrected the thread title per your request. Just wanted to let folks know so that Dan's comments does seem odd.

Cheers

Randy

[RAM MALLYA]

just awesome sharp image