Northern Harrier

Mega pixels maxed out! Does not get any better than this IMO. A bit tight on top and bottom, yes, but who really cares with an image like this. The detail in the bird and the dynamic position of the bird with awesome light just takes over. Great BG elements as well. I don't know about other avian photographers, but this is what I strive for. Full frame. This is the example of the difference FF or very small crops means to detail versus medium to large crops. As you know, I know how hard it is to get a flight shot like this. Total envy here Ron. A lot of skill and hard work on demonstration here. More than well done. Way to go!

Wow, full frame! You just got everything in the frame. I was going to say it's a bit tight, but considering, I'd say this rocks.

Very impressive! Wish I had taken this. Excellent detail, or course. This must have been a heart-stopping experience.

Amazing!!
You should have pulled your truck over a few feet! You gotta think ahead.

As always -very well done!

Dan

Dan

Great Take Off Ron

Ken Archer

Just outstanding Ron. What a moment it must have been, you must be walking on air with this image, congratulations. PS-I like the new logo!

Very sweet, Ron; you got the whole bird. Great to have the full frame and take full advantage of your camera's resolution. Nicely captured.

Top flight shot of this species....add in hoar frost and forget it!

Beautiful one, Ron: dynamic pose, color, detail, background are all great. I differ with Ron B. about the desirability of a full frame image. My view is that with the 18.1 MP of the 7D you can afford to crop quite a bit before losing detail, unless you are talking about a very large print. Even then, software can help so much to maintain resolution. The price of full frame is less flexibility in composition. I like to be able to try different compositions using cropping. Anyway, in this case I think the composition you posted is beautiful. I don't feel the need for more room at the bottom.

Really nice Ron.
Were they sticking? The frost on the BG plants says yes.

PS-I like the new logo!

Thanks Chuck but I should give credit where credit is due. Mia designed and produced it for me. I couldn't believe how much work it was for her and I'm very happy with it.

Quite possibly the most awesome image I have seen. Great detail in that bird from top to bottom. The iced foliage for a background just tops it. BRAVO.

That's pretty awesome, Ron! The detail in the larger version is amazing! As far as the comp goes, it is a bit tight on both the top and the bottom, IMO. But, it would be very easy to add canvas to the top, and then perhaps it would not be so tight. I really think that the trade-off of comp for all that detail is worth it. Very nice!

Looks like you managed optimal settings, with an optimal outcome.
I will say yes..Perhaps some room bottom would be better..
But the birds looks so good FF, who cares ;-)
Beautiful image Ron, wish this was mine

Amazing shot Ron, nice pose and background. Another example that nice photos can be taken in sunny conditions. The shadow on it's left wing dosen't bother me at all and the bright conditions allowed you to crank up the shutter speed to freeze the movement and use a smaller aperture ( larger f stop number ) for more depth of field. Way to go!

Wow, Ron. I like everything about this image, right down to those curled talons. You mention being close to the bottom of the frame, but the bird is flying low along those snow covered branches, which to me makes it a perfect place to be. Congrats on the full frame. Excellent.

Holy amazing Ron, just a spectacular image! You're obviously correct about the bottom, but as someone said, "who cares" with this shot!

Always nice to get those full frame images. My eyes went up and down checking out the wing span, feathers, those yellow claws and then to the eyes before I noticed how tight it was, great job, well done.

Ron asn excellent flight shot with exceptionall texture and detail in the wings and those talons OUCH

Ron,

As you know from our discussions about this image I love it as posted. The background, look at the eye of this female harrier, the view of the underside of the wing and talons a really just great.

IMO if you had to crop this as much as I did my last kestrel post the details would not be so pronounced, full frame or nearly full frame show far more detail. I would not print my recent kestrel photo large because of the crop. My opinion about crop sizes does differ from Steve B's, I want to get as close to full frame as I can, allowing for some adjustment in comp if needed to retain all possible details.

Wonderful detail, wing position and setting. Stellar as usual. Well done.

Incredible, Ron! Your reaction time is unmatched!

Brilliant camera work Ron, fair play, this is in a class of it's own

Geoff.

This image is just breathtaking! I like the BG as much as the Harrier. It's tight but plenty of room on the side that counts. You should be very proud.

Spectacular flight shot Ron!

Ron,

I'll jump on the list of those saying WOW on this photo. The detail and clarity of this Harrier is amazing! Then add on the difficulty of getting this in the frame??

Incredible to get this full frame and nothing sticking off the frame. Excellent details and great background too.

Just read the other posts. Nothing to add except for thanks for sharing awesome flight shot !

That was my first though to tight but full frame is great, it is still a lovely image though detail and setting is lovely

Absolutely no nits from here, Ron. I like as posted. Extraordinary capture.

Congrats for this excellent shot Ron .
Can't imagine a better setting .
Giorgio

Love it Ron!! It is a bit tight but I am definitely envious of this one. Gotta love the way that truck of your's acts like a bird magnet!!!

Gorgeous, Ron. I understand the desire for a touch more room at the bottom, but this is still superb. Just pick the right matting and print it life size!

Very special shot Ron

cheers
Rob