"Quote the Raven...Never More"

[tjdhulst]

This was an on the fly shoot. I was actually photographing some landscape shots when I noticed this crow swoop down and sit right next to me. Unfortunately he was in the shade so I had to increase the exposure which makes the background seem lighter than I wanted it. I got many different shots of him walking around but when looking through them this one stood out to me a lot. I'm not sure what others think because he falls in the middle of the frame and there really isn't anything spectacular about him. But for some reason the look he gives draws my attention. Composition wise i'm looking to see if this is an interesting shot to others. The background that of shaded and highlighted sandstone that naturally appeared with the low aperture, it was not photoshoped.

Camera: Canon Rebel Xs
Exposure: 1/40
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 300 mm
Flash: Fired, compulsory

[Preacherman]

He looks as if he is used to being photographed, posing for the camera. Thanks for this tjd. God bless for now. PAUL

[Barbara554]

He does look like he decided to pose for you! I think the detail in his feathers is good and I like the background effect. It emphasizes the bird.