Grackle #2

I believe this is only the second Grackle photo I have taken. This is surprising to me because they are one of the birds I see most often.

Editing consisted only of a crop in Picnik.

[Trina P Holub]

I think that grackles are difficult to photograph. I used to try all of the time last spring and summer with little success. This one is lovely...you've captured the colors on his head quite nicely

[Sheila]

Love the iridescent feathers.

[Rosie Kind]

I've never heard of grackles - what country were these photographed in ? Beautiful capture of lovely glossy bird

[Chris]

Beautiful shot - the feathers of the bird are amazing and I like the composition of the image.

[Michael Elliott]

Love the composition with the branches and cool coloring on the bird. Nice capture!

[Louie]

Love the composition and the shine on his feathers. Nice shot.

[melissa]

@5unflow3r
I think all birds are difficult to photograph. lol. They do seem to not sit still much though. Thanks!

[melissa]

@swguevin @equinoxe @michaelelliott @louiesphotos
Thanks so much Everyone!

[melissa]

@rosiekind
Thanks Rosie! I am in the United States.

[Paula]

yay for no branches!!! (In front of the bird:) Perfect capture of this guy! Love that blue-green sheen of his head.

[melissa]

@pwallis
lol. YAY NO BRANCHES!!!!!! :) Thanks!

[Charli]

This is brilliant Melissa, he's so shiny!

[Jani M]

This is a great Grackle shot. Never heard of grackles, btw ... Actually, the bird reminds me of ancient Egyptians priests on hieroglyphs ... http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/img/palaeo/thoth_writing.jpg

[melissa]

@charli321
Thanks Charli!

[melissa]

@janmaki
I must do research to see what kinds of birds are found in other countries. I suppose the grackle does look similar to the hieroglyphic, except for the whole part human part.

[Jason Daniels]

A very cool bird, I have heard of them, but never knew what they looked like. Thank you for sharing! They remind me of our Spangled Drongo:
http://365project.org/bobfoto/365/2011-06-14

[melissa]

@janmaki
See, on this shot you said you never heard of grackles, so in fact you have heard of them for my most recent shot. :P

[Jani M]

@mej2011 *ashamed*

[melissa]

@janmaki
ha. You're ashamed? I should ashamed that I remember what you said in a comment from two months ago. Clearly I have way too much time on my hands. lol