Northern Harrier

Hi Malcolm, I like the head turn and it looks sharp, you had some contrasty light to work with but I think you handled it pretty well.

Nice detail and wingspread - too bad the head wasn't turned the other way

I agree with Luke on this one. I would like to see the sun on the bird's eye. Nicer than anything I have of this species!

Nice shot Malcolm. I like the bird's position and the grey-blue sky. The bird looks nice and sharp. The light is a bit of an issue here. If this were mine, I would try and tone down the brightest areas of the bird; the area around the rump patch and the foot. I also would work on the dark side of the face to see it I could light it just a bit more.

I like the way his head is turned as he is intent upon hunting. It didn't help the light though. I think this is quite a good capture.

Malcom, the harrier is sharp and I like that the bird is tilted just enough that you were able to get some light under the left wing. The rump patch and bright yellow feet/legs are often problematic in this kind of light but mostly I would have preferred the head turned the other way for more light in one of the eyes. Still, a nice harrier image.