Northern Harrier-Bosque

Gallery: AvianPosted November 29, 2010347 views20 comments

Another shot of a Northern Harrier from Bosque Del Apache. Late afternoon, against a reed background.

71% of full frame

Techs: Canon 50D
500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
1/2500 @ f/7.1, ISO 400
Handheld

NR on background, Web sharpening

Larger imager shows much more detail on this one.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 29, 2010 at 10:02 PM

Stunning clarity and light. Would love something like this

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 29, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Tremendous Image all the way around.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 30, 2010 at 12:21 AM

The larger version is very impressive. Excellent detail on a flying bird.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 30, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Beautiful, Keith. I love the light and the pose and eye contact of the Harrier are excellent.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 30, 2010 at 6:22 AM

Great detail on the underwing Keith - lovely light

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 30, 2010 at 8:41 AM

Keith,

Great setting and pose, looks like a juvenile male.I like the comp you used, the light and the great view of the eye. I might consider reducing the contrast on the bird just a touch. Really like the fanned out tail and the wing position.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on November 30, 2010 at 8:51 AM

Awesome wing span...well captured!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on November 30, 2010 at 9:09 AM

Like the image a lot. Good detail in the bird and the background is perfect. I know it's late afternoon sun, but I think the saturation needs to be brought down a bit.

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Comment posted by Ian Macdermott on November 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM

Beautiful shot Keith

sharp and with a great wing spread.

Maybe a bit tight on the left hand side, bur as always thats down to personal preference

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on November 30, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Lovely shot very well caught some lovely detail

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM

I like feather display along the wings and the look the harrier is giving, very nice flight shot, well done.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Great eye contact and wind spread !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM

Great Catch Kieth

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on November 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM

Very impressive and well executed image, Keith.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on November 30, 2010 at 3:42 PM

I particulary like the comp on this Keith. Why I would be struck with the comp when everything else is super I do not know.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM

A really great shot Keith. Love the larger version as it shows some nice detail. The BG is nice for this bird and I like the light and the slight cock of the head to some eye contact. I might reduce the contrast on the bird some as has been suggested by others.

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Comment posted by Doug Gilham on November 30, 2010 at 5:48 PM

Can't get much better than this. Excellent detail with a pleasing BG and light. Very impressive image Keith.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 30, 2010 at 5:48 PM

Impressive pose, Keith. It maximizes this bird's flight assets. Good detail as well.

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Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on November 30, 2010 at 7:57 PM

Keith I love it as presented! Wonderful sharpness and details and yes that BG is so perfect! Big congrats!

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Comment posted by Glenn Bartley on December 1, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Very cool!

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