Northern Harrier.

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted November 10, 2011275 views6 comments

Sugar Land, TX November 10, 2011.

D300s. ISO 400. 300/2.8 with 2x tc. f5.6 1/1000s. Handheld. In camo.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on November 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM

Getting eye level with a harrier makes this a special shot -- that face is a standout -- very nice

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on November 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

Looks like some very tough light, Angela, but you've captured the harrier nicely in an excellent pose. Bg and perch are nice, but I might try to lower their brightness a little. Bird is nice and sharp and I really like the look on that face. Sharon

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM

Wonderful pose you have here ! Must be a thrill to be able to get it framed like this ! Cheers, hans

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Excellent shot Angela, I've never come anywhere close to one of the Harriers and I've tried a lot. Love the detail in the face.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on November 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM

A very pretty shot, love the light in her eyes. I havn't seen many shots of a perching Harrier. Good job to get this close. The bright bottom part of the perch is slightly distracting but could be easily fixed.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

A really nice capture of this Harrier Angela. Striking pose and the POV is very unique. I agree with Sharon's suggestion - the perch seems a tad harsh to me.

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