kentw 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Brad -- I really like this photo a lot. Very moody scene, the raven in silhouette (that's as it appears on my monitors), with that incredible eye, Nice placement of the subject in the frame. Maybe lighten the eye a bit; but that may not be an improvement. I think this image is very good. regards, kent wilson Link to comment
kentw 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Brad -- It's kent again. I showed this to my son, who's an E.A. Poe fan. He also likes it (higher praise than he gives my images). He said, "That's a photo I'd actually put on my wall." He's NEVER said that about any of my pictures. Thought you'd like to know. Link to comment
bradkim 8 Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Kent, Thanks for visiting! Your point is very valid always. I brightened the eye a bit and uploaded the revised one. Click the image once, then you may see the improved image. It looks better. By the way, I am afraid this bird is not a raven. I don't know its name but this is much smaller, and thinner, than a raven... and has distinctly different eye. I'll post another image of this bird on this thread for your reference. Anyway it's an honor to hear that your son would love to put this picture on his wall. Please email me your mailing address. I will forward one letter-size print as a gift to your son. Warmest regards, Brad Link to comment
jill_rocker 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Amazing black and white picture.. It looks to me like it was taken directly from a scary movie...The eyes see right through the picture.... I love this shoot, for me that loves scary movie and so on its real art work.. Super Excellent shoot this one... If I colud rate this it have been 7/7 from me... Best Regards Jill Link to comment
kentw 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Photo taken in California, and I'm not as familiar with western birds. I would guess Great-Tailed Grackle. About the size of a crow? Thanks for the offer of a printable image. He'll be thrilled. I'll email you my email addy. These are really remarkable images. regards, kent Link to comment
bettiecl 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Very striking, Brad - the pose, the soft background and then that EYE under the brow. The image turns my stomach too, with that suggestion of foreboding. Toast Link to comment
bradkim 8 Posted March 15, 2009 Thank you all for kind supports to this image! Deeply appreciated! Link to comment
sarah_jane1 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Your photo has a very distinct mood. The bird has a powerful, menacing presents. I might suggest slightly less contrast so that you can make out more detail in the body and feathers of the bird. Link to comment
jonky_bimasuka 0 Posted June 27, 2009 Excellent photo.. great object.. perfect timing! Link to comment
trisha jean-angela 3 Posted September 18, 2010 Amazing image with such mystery and mood; Edgar Allen Poe would be proud of this image! I would hang this one on my wall! Excellent work! Thank you for sharing. :) Link to comment
bradkim 8 Posted April 18, 2011 My belated thanks to you both for your kind visits and supports to this photograph! Link to comment
bradkim 8 Posted April 18, 2011 Having researched many birds guides and reference books, I am now pretty sure that this bird is a male great-tailed grackle. Link to comment
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