Red-winged Blackbird showing off

I wish I'd left just a bit more room at the top! Where's a 200-400

f4 when you need it!

Great symmetry - nice image. I think the top is fine.

Thanks Bryan. The more I look at it, the less it bugs me too.

 

Oh, incidentally, if you look closely there is what appears to be a horizontal 'scratch' on the left side of the picture. It is in fact a spider web that is attached to the bird's wingtip.

Excellent. From the position of the tail and wings, is he singing, too? Is that the tip of his beak above his head?

Christopher, thanks for your comments. Yes he is right in the middle of his song, and yes, that's his beak just peeking above his head.

Very good pic.

DOF, colors, sharpness and extraordinary look are great.

Did you test with vertical cadrage?

Congrats.

hmmmm, something is missing? Oh, now i see. It's the second foot! ;-) Lol, my bird is also always staying on one feet when it rests. Great shot! Regards Stefan Brauchli