{"id":138861,"date":"2025-01-19T02:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=138861"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:20:45","slug":"winter-common-grackle-images-in-snow-and-fog-and-bright-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/01\/19\/winter-common-grackle-images-in-snow-and-fog-and-bright-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Common Grackle Images In Snow And Fog And Bright Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, I’m sharing two very different winter Common Grackle images. One photo was taken on a snowy, foggy morning, and the other on a bright, sunny afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"WinterWinter Common Grackle in snow and fog \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f7.1, 1\/640, ISO 1000, +2.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people may prefer the grackle photo taken in bright light, while others may favor the snowy, foggy image of the Common Grackle. I happen to enjoy viewing them both.<\/p>\n

I like the snowy grackle photo because of the bird\u2019s pose, how well the grackle stands out against the pure white snow, and how, despite the low light, I can see the shades of blue and green on the bird\u2019s face, head, and neck.<\/p>\n

The colors stand out well because I adjusted the exposure for the snowy, low light conditions.<\/p>\n

I also enjoy the look of the grackle’s face. He was simply staring up at the seed feeder.<\/p>\n

\"WinterWinter Common Grackle in bright light \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/640, ISO 500, +1.0 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Five days later, when most of the snow had melted, I was delighted to photograph another Common Grackle<\/span><\/a> on a bright, sunny afternoon. This grackle was foraging for food in the damp leaves and pine straw.<\/p>\n

The low winter sun illuminated the iridescence of this grackle’s plumage beautifully. The pink and bronze, along with the blue-green on the back of his head, glowed in the light.<\/p>\n

As a child and young woman, I was exposed to many different artists’ works in museums across Europe. I’m grateful for that exposure, it allowed me to learn about and appreciate various artists and styles of art, up close and personal.<\/p>\n

I believe that might be a big reason why I can like, enjoy, and appreciate the differences light makes in my own photos and in the images of other bird and wildlife photographers.<\/p>\n

Yes, life is<\/em> good. So was being an Army Brat!<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my Common Grackle photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today, I’m sharing two very different winter Common Grackle images. 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