mockingbird

Comments and critiques for this bird-on-the fence are welcome. . .

Nice b/w image, needle sharp. 6/5

Good comp, especially like the diagonal from tail to head.

Preciosa Donna, una composicion muy buena. Por que no la subes en color? Saludos cordiales.

Donna, not very common to see that kind of bird's shot in B/W...I really like it, and its position in the frame, Pnina

Yes, the B&W did get my attention. Nice work.

Thanks everyone for your comments. . . the only reason I converted this to B&W was because the background was an unappealing beige color, and since the bird's colors are black and white and grey, it wasn't much of a change. . . besides I think it gives the image some pop which helps match the bird's fiesty attitude.. .

The fiesty attitude you mention comes through stronger with it's pose also. That glare over its shoulder(wing) is great. Very good:-)

This is one bird that works well in b&w or sepia. We have 4 in our yard and they let you walk right up to them - definitely not a "shy" bird at all.