So I pulled the one I originally had submitted (it's now somewhere in my portfolio) and went with this one. Grackle at the zoo - they've figured the eats are free and easy there. This one was hanging out near the really huge waterrat-like creature thingies, and posed ever so nicely for just a second.
Can you say "nice bokeh"?
Black and white conversion done in the camera - had it on monochrome for the jpeg most of the week.
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I'd say really nice bokeh if I knew how to pronounce it. (I know I got some help with that in the forum, but still not comfortable with speaking the word.) This is such a good shot of such a common subject. The bokeh makes it. Well done?
Ohmygosh! Is this photo underrated or WHAT! That beautiful bokeh background and great detail on those feathers make this an excellent photo! I am so disappaointed in the voters on this one!
I really like the nice light back ground makes the bird really stand out. The eyes are great here, really draws you into the picture. Perfect crop as well.
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