hey, who are you calling 'common'?!

[Bambi]

this common Grackle visited my feeder one day. I think he was a juvenile.

this one isn't the best in terms of sharpness but I love the pose and expression.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/SygrhIHMhdI/AAAAAAAADKA/AvgmYfv92U4/s800/DSC07430.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/Sygov4HxC0I/AAAAAAAADJE/qBYjnR3MFQU/s800/DSC07423a.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/Sygom6mbDoI/AAAAAAAADI8/5hOcj9C9gvI/s800/DSC07425.JPG

[Mad Aussie]

That first shot would have been great with a decent SLR and lens. Soon Bambi ... soon :)

[Bambi]

That first shot would have been great with a decent SLR and lens. Soon Bambi ... soon :)

:fingerscr:fingerscr:fingerscr

I figure if I keep plugging away at composition I'll have more fun with the SLR.....

[Mad Aussie]

Oh hell yeh. With not having to learn composition as well you can concentrate on the other settings you will need to know.

[Michaelaw]

Cool looking bird Bami, Sort of a cross between a Crow and a Magpie:)

[Michaelaw]

Cool looking bird Bambi, Sort of a cross between a Crow and a Magpie:)

[Bambi]

Oh hell yeh. With not having to learn composition as well you can concentrate on the other settings you will need to know.



I have a feeling that composition is a never ending learning curve ;)

but there might be a few settings I'll have to figure out when I play with it.

hmm, might be time to broach the subject with husband......:cool:

Michael they are neat birds. often they congregate on lawns and it's hard to get a good view. but I love the blue/black metallic variation

[Marko]

Nice set bambi - dig shot 1 for sure.

[Bambi]

thanks Marko!

[TheGreatMike]

Lovely Plumage !

[Bambi]

thanks TGM

[casil403]

Looks sort of like a starling and a crow...Tell hubby Christmas is coming and you've been a very good girl...see Kat's post/reply here: http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/shields-up-claws-ready-6276.html ;)