Common Grackle

Editing consisted of a slight crop in Ribbet. I like the light on the eye. Thoughts on focus? Shot in manual mode.

[Penny Price]

Love the catchlight in the eye and the drip coming out of his beak - but yes, could be sharper to make a really great photo.

[melissa]

@pennyp
Thanks Penny, that's what I thought.

[Martin]

Nice catch light in the eye tipof bill is blurred but nice colours

[melissa]

@esox
Thanks Martin! I think I need to spend some time on shutter priority mode.

[Taffy]

Two real strengths are the catch light in its eye, and the drippy beak, as Penny said. Shutter priority will help for animals that have quick and unpredictable movements.

[melissa]

@taffy
Thanks so much Taffy! I'm sure I'll get it right eventually.