Loggerhead Shrike

Gallery: AvianPosted January 26, 20071,763 views22 comments

Loggerhead Shrike
Houston, Tx

Shot this yesterday afternoon while killing a little time. I think I wore him down after going from clump to clump for 25 minutes. I like the look back on this shot. Thanks for looking. All comments welcome.

Canon 1D MkIIN; 500mm + 2x TC; Wimberley II on monopod in the mud
ISO 200
1/320 @ f/11
Manual meter
available afternoon light

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by David Hemmings on January 26, 2007 at 7:34 AM

This is fantatsic Wayne, what a look and the tri bg is sweet

Registered on May 26, 2006, 178 Posts, 1680 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on January 26, 2007 at 8:41 AM

They are hard to approach and you did well here! Love the BG and environment.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 366 Posts, 4649 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Maples on January 26, 2007 at 9:46 AM

Awesome image! I love that perch.

Registered on January 4, 2005, 285 Posts, 731 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 26, 2007 at 10:05 AM

Super Sweet Wayne!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Miller on January 26, 2007 at 10:18 AM

Well done Wayne! Love the pose and the bg.

Registered on December 15, 2003, 44 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by chris hajee on January 26, 2007 at 10:30 AM

just killing time? it,s fantastic

Registered on January 18, 2005, 179 Posts, 2384 Comments

Comment posted by Tim McIntyre on January 26, 2007 at 10:35 AM

Wow ,fantastic setting Wayne! That B/G is killer

Registered on August 19, 2006, 85 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 26, 2007 at 10:35 AM

Very nice shot. I also like the background and the over the shoulder look.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Chi Wang on January 26, 2007 at 11:09 AM

Beautiful shot, Wayne, I tried chasing one down just a few days ago. I think I was the one got worn down and no shots fired.

Registered on March 29, 2004, 68 Posts, 179 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Grey on January 26, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Oh that's wonderful -- great pose, great bg. Yep, they really do tend to keep their distance -- congrats on having the patience for the long stalk.

What monopod do you use with that rig -- must be a sturdy one?

Registered on December 2, 2003, 144 Posts, 2069 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Garber on January 26, 2007 at 11:19 AM

Sweet!

Registered on November 17, 2003, 704 Posts, 3535 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Merigan on January 26, 2007 at 11:40 AM

Great picture

I think the detail for this species is outstanding and I agree with everyone on the BG
Tom Merigan
Portola Valley,CA

Registered on April 24, 2006, 69 Posts, 751 Comments

Comment posted by Mack Barham on January 26, 2007 at 12:07 PM

Very nice - I like that you have captured the hooked end of the beak

Registered on August 12, 2005, 537 Posts, 1107 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Thompson on January 26, 2007 at 12:19 PM

Very nice image. Color, pose, background, detail, all terrific.

(Shrikes are another one of those species on the list of my favorite birds)

Well done!!..

Craig

Registered on November 14, 2003, 19 Posts, 142 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Losin on January 26, 2007 at 4:25 PM

Hi Wayne,

Great colors in the BG and nice pose too. Good work!

Registered on September 16, 2005, 145 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Satie Sharma on January 26, 2007 at 8:57 PM

Great shot, Wayne! Love tat BG.

Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments

Comment posted by Terry & Kay Steel on January 26, 2007 at 9:52 PM

Hi Wayne,
Nice Shrike shot! Good to see you're still out there shooting. My wife, Kay, and I met you at High Island three years ago. Best Regards.

Registered on May 27, 2006, 112 Posts, 1098 Comments

Comment posted by John Chapman on January 27, 2007 at 7:57 AM

Hi Wayne
an absolute stunner.

Registered on June 19, 2004, 100 Posts, 1473 Comments

Comment posted by Ted Swem on January 27, 2007 at 3:28 PM

Beautiful image. I like the background, but think the vegatation in the foreground also adds context to the image as well as illustrating a typical setting for a shrike. Nice work.

Registered on August 19, 2006, 15 Posts, 90 Comments

Comment posted by Jay Martin on January 27, 2007 at 9:18 PM

Oh yeah!!

Registered on December 6, 2005, 200 Posts, 2209 Comments

Comment posted by David Shaw on January 28, 2007 at 2:00 AM

The background on this is exceptional. I love the gradation of color. Nice sharp bird and I like the over the shoulder pose of the bird. Really nice.

Registered on October 26, 2006, 25 Posts, 69 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 29, 2007 at 12:21 PM

Congrats, great image Wayne

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments