Loggerhead Shrike

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted November 29, 2011210 views17 comments

Sugar Land, TX November, 2011

D3 ISO 400. 300/2.8 with 2x tc. f 5.6 1/1600s. Handheld.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM

The bird's nice sharp and you retained some good detail in the whites Angela.
Very cool little bird, great shot!

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Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on November 29, 2011 at 10:18 PM

Nice composition, like the background as well.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 30, 2011 at 12:51 AM

Sweet! Great pose, tack-sharp, nice perch - the stray twigs add interest so it is not just a BOAS.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

Very nice pose, light, perch and background with good detail on the larger version, way to go.

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Comment posted by Ron Huff on November 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

Nice image. Well done.

Ron Huff

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Comment posted by David Williams on November 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Beautiful capture, Angela. These guys are hard to get, and you've got a great pose here.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Nice pose and setting. A bit bright on the throat, though.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 30, 2011 at 8:09 PM

Angela, I like the simplicity of the image with the relatively subtle suggestion of habitat in the lower right. Nice pose and detail in the blacks but some of the whites do seem slightly bright. A tough exposure to get just right.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on November 30, 2011 at 8:14 PM

Like the simple perch and the clean background. Nice detail in the whites as well.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on November 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Angela, I so want to get a good image of this bird. Monday, I had an opportunity but it would not come close. You have showed me what I want to capture someday. I like the composition.

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on November 30, 2011 at 8:24 PM

You've captured good detail, I agree that the white in the throat area could be toned down a little. Very nice work!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

Love the perch and the pose, nice clean background. Excellent image,

Ray

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

Simply a sweet portrait

Nice Work Angela!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on November 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Angela, Beautiful uncluttered image of the LHS teetering on this twig. Excellent exposure with the blacks and whites both showing fine feather detail. The BG is a lovely compliment to the entire photograph. I would be curious to see the image cropped a little closer. The Shrike would be a bit larger in the frame, and be even more striking. Or should I say 'Shriking'.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on December 1, 2011 at 12:29 PM

Beautiful! I really like the pose and composition. The really OOF blades of grass in the background are nice for me too.