Hot landing!

Gallery: AvianPosted July 7, 2011202 views11 comments

I shot this image of the Lanner Falcon as it came in to land at a pool of water in a road in the Kalahari.I like the incoming pose and the talons. I wish there was a mouse on the ground

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/3200
Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
Metering Mode Spot Metering
ISO Speed 400
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0mm
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM

awesome action shot with plenty of detail and a really nice look at all of the plumage. It looks a touch bright on my monitor (though this paricular monitor isn't very good) but really an awesome image!

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Comment posted by Wick Smith on July 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM

A great shot all around! Kudos for being at the right spot at the right time and getting a superb capture.

Registered on June 12, 2009, 91 Posts, 379 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Very dynamic landing posture Neal and I like your comp. I might try darkening it a bit and see how it looks.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Great detail in this falcon. I like the outstretched wing and the feet forward. He does look like he's about the catch something. I would back off on the yellow channel just a bit. The legs seem over saturated and I think it will tone down the sand too.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on July 7, 2011 at 11:32 PM

Very nice!!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 7, 2011 at 11:45 PM

I'm sure the Falcon wished there's been a mouse as well, Neal. Excellent timing and I like the light. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Venugopal Thantry on July 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

Color separation in BG by Falcon is superb. Did you time it that way?

Registered on May 12, 2011, 33 Posts, 144 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on July 8, 2011 at 7:28 AM

One of the thumbnails that pops out at you. Nice one.
JohnR

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Amazing action, fantastic capture. I agree with the others that a little less saturation in the yellows or simply darkening the image would make it even more amazing.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on July 8, 2011 at 6:13 PM

Awesome shot, I agree with all the compliments for the shot and you!! You well deserve...... If me I would try to work in PC with over bright areas( maybe just little bit more of contrast would help) and I would brighten the eye, but is just me....... You have my congratulations for a-mazing shot!!!!

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on July 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Terrific action shot, dramatic pose. I believe the image would be even more striking if you follow up on the suggestions made by others for darkening and desaturating the yellows.

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments