Common Grackle

[Allen_Brooks]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

I like this for the colors on the back.

Specific Feedback

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/500 at f10, -1/3 EV; ISO 2000

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[David_Schoen]

A This looks very good with a special emphasis on the iridescence of plumage. Nice detail. Nice pose. Perhaps a tiny bit dark but crackles are that way. I think you did a very good job.

[Diane_Miller]

Super catch – wonderful detail, both sharpness and tonally. Very engaging look, nice perch and matching BG. Well done!

[Dennis_Plank]

This is a gorgeous portrait of a very under-appreciated bird, Allen. I wouldn’t dream of changing anything in this image. For my taste in close portraits this is about as close to perfection as you can get.

[Jim_Gavin]

What they all said. Beautiful. If you were to print large, I wonder if what appears to be a limb shadow across lower part of the tail would stand out.

[Allen_Sparks]

Hi Allen, beautiful close up with fine iridescence and an interesting head turn. Nice BG too. Well done.

[Ed_Williams]

OK, not to be outdone here, this is just excellent Allen. I love the colorful sheen tot he feathers, and the BG is like smooth creamy butter. Print and hang this one.

[David_Bostock]

Allen, this is a wonderful portrait of the Grackle. Great pose too. That background is killer. Nicely done.

[Allen_Brooks]

Thank you, @Sandy_Richards-Brown and thank you @Allen_Sparks and @Dennis_Plank for the EP.

[Jim_Zablotny]

Uncommonly good view of this grackle. Pose, color, and comp spot on. Congrats on the EP…Jim