fotografr Posted May 13, 2017 Share #1  Posted May 13, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Rarely does one hear anything positive spoken about the Common Grackle. They are generally despised because they tend to not get along well with other bird species. Still, they have an undeniable beauty, particularly with the purple coloring on the head and neck, the yellow eyes and the steel gray beaks. V114 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272467-often-hated-still-beautiful/?do=findComment&comment=3274476'>More sharing options...
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microview Posted May 13, 2017 Share #2 Â Posted May 13, 2017 Sharp eyes, sharp pic! Technical info? In UK the jay is wonderful in its plumage colours, but not liked by other smaller birds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 14, 2017 Share #3 Â Posted May 14, 2017 Sharp as a tack! A beautiful photo, we don't have Grackles in Australia, common or otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted May 14, 2017 Share #4  Posted May 14, 2017 @fotographr, your image is simply outstanding! Very well made and processed.  As is the case with the Common Grackle, the Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is not liked much by some folk in my area although I am at a loss to understand why. They are a truly beautiful bird; they do no damage to anything nor do they harm other birds, best as I can tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted May 14, 2017 Share #5 Â Posted May 14, 2017 This really is a good wildlife portrait: composition, timing and the exactly right focus in the eye, the beak staying loose right against white part of pilar as background, the body language, beautifull! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 14, 2017 Share #6  Posted May 14, 2017 Excellent, and probably the best grackle photo I've ever seen. We love our 114s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share #7 Â Posted May 14, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks very much for the comments. Â Microview, here are the tech details: VL114 at 400mm, ISO 125, f 4.5 @ 1/125th sec., shot RAW and converted to DNG, processed with Adobe Camera Raw (Bridge). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted May 14, 2017 Share #8 Â Posted May 14, 2017 Brent, Â So why didn't you tell me years ago to convert to DNG !? Actually, I don't have a clue as to what it is but I do know that you are A REAL PHOTOGRAPHER and have been for a coon's age. Your photograph, once again, proves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share #9 Â Posted May 15, 2017 Brent, Â So why didn't you tell me years ago to convert to DNG !? Actually, I don't have a clue as to what it is but I do know that you are A REAL PHOTOGRAPHER and have been for a coon's age. Your photograph, once again, proves it. Thanks much,Al. Adobe provides a free DNG converter that you can download from their site. Since DNG is a universal format you can then open and work on them without having to rely on propriatary software. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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