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Common Grackle


Common Grackle
Photo Information
Copyright: Chris T Pehlivan (CTP) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 6 N: 1107] (3183)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D / Digital Rebel XT, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-21 12:43
Viewed: 809
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)

A familiar sight on suburban lawns, the Common Grackle can be recognized by its iridescent purple and bronze plumage and long, keel-shaped tail. It's expanding its range into the far West, but is most common in the East.

Description:
Large blackbird.
Iridescent black all over.
Long tail, keel-shaped in flight.
Eyes yellow.

Size: 28-34 cm (11-13 in)
Wingspan: 36-46 cm (14-18 in)
Weight: 74-142 g (2.61-5.01 ounces)
Sex Differences:
Female slightly smaller and less glossy.

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  • BeBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 0 N: 253] (909)
  • [2006-04-21 12:53]

Hi Chris, good sharp photo, it is not always easy to capture the iridiscent colors of this birds, Juan

Hi Chris,
I think you nailed this one perfectly. Yous have caught the mutli-colored sheen of the plumage very well. Tack sharp detail in the plumage..Looks greta!
Scott

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  • samos Gold Star Critiquer [C: 82 W: 4 N: 2] (39)
  • [2006-04-21 13:19]

Hello Chris the sharpenss and the colours of this photo are so excellent very beautiful picture thanks have a good weekand regards Stavros

Hello Chris,
A very fine capture, my friend!
Well composed, and the bird is cooperative and gives you his best pose...
Wonderful colours and details, well done indeed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2006-04-21 13:45]

Hello chris,

Nice capture of this colorfull Grackle,which is not common in europe as far I know,sharp with good details,well done and TFS,

Paul

Hello Chris,
Very nice shot, colorful. POV, framing, lighting and composition are excellent. Congratulations...
Ali Rıza

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1335 W: 79 N: 929] (8620)
  • [2006-04-21 17:44]
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hi chris
whats a beutiful bird and composition. pov, colors, contrast and sharpness are excellent. your note also. tfs
regards
izler

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-04-21 19:03]

Bonjour Chris!

Félicitations pour cette belle composition. L'éclairage fait bien ressortir les couleurs de l'oiseau et la netteté est excellente.

Merci pour l'envoie.


joseph

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2006-04-22 2:53]

Beautiful grackle, Chris... Certainly not common by its amazing colors.
You captured this bird with sharp details and excellent exposure. TFS. : )

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-04-22 4:04]

Hello Chris!
Nice to see a new post from you again:).Wonderful capture.Colors,POV,details,sharpness and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

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  • HaBeMa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 289 W: 90 N: 91] (402)
  • [2006-04-22 15:13]
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Selamlar,fevkalade netlik,renkler,tonlar,ayrintilar,elinize saglik,telif hakki alinacak bir foto olmus,tebrikler.Gorusmek uzere.
:-]

muhteşem ya çok güzel renklere sahip ,netliği bakış açısı kompozisyonu fevkalade tebrikler devam........

wow
Excellent macro,light, very sharp and colorful shot!
Nice details and composition!
Thanks Ana:)

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2006-04-28 4:28]
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Hi Chris, sorry I haven't been able to crique your photos recently due to ongoing work commitments. This is a great shot my friend with excellent detail, colour and POV. TFS.
Dean.

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  • Aliza Gold Star Critiquer [C: 60 W: 0 N: 3] (98)
  • [2006-04-30 15:00]

Merhaba CTP,
Harika bir çekim ve de çekim objesi yakalamışsınız, tebrikler!
Kuş, çerçöpün içine düşmüş bir mücevher gibi ışıldıyor, renkleri capcanlı.

Elinize sağlık.

Aliza.

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