Portrait

[gjtoth]

Common grackle -- or, as they're known in Kentucky, hawk bait :)

http://toths.us/Piwigo/upload/2011/06/13/20110613151149-ca4c4b7e.jpg

[delboy]

I cant comment Gary as I dont know enough to give good critique. But I do know when I see a good photo. I like it

Delboy.

[gjtoth]

I cant comment Gary as I dont know enough to give good critique. But I do know when I see a good photo. I like it

Delboy.

Thanks very much, Delboy. I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment. Are clear of that earthquake damage?

[sandrac]

good pic they scare my song birds away so I am not crazy about these birds but I have been known to take their pic too ( :

[shirlm2]

Awesome sheen on the feathers.

[Kaye]

Beautiful contrast and colours here Gary. Especially the blue, and the white in his eye.

[mdonahoe1]

Beautiful Grackle portrait Gary!

Marianne

[gjtoth]

Thanks very much, ladies. To be sure, I'm not overly-fond of these guys. But, they sure photograph well. :)

[delboy]

Hi Gary sorry for not responding to your post re earthquake, we are all ok here (we live in the North Island) but we have rellies there and they are having it tough at the moment. But the family is rallying round and everybody is being taken care of.
Regards

Delboy.

[gjtoth]

Hi Gary sorry for not responding to your post re earthquake, we are all ok here (we live in the North Island) but we have rellies there and they are having it tough at the moment. But the family is rallying round and everybody is being taken care of.
Regards

Delboy.

Glad to hear you and yours are safe or being taken care of. Thanks for the update.