Gallery: AvianPosted August 21, 2012295 views6 comments
D800
500mm
Subject dist: 50m
1/3200 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Tv
Metering: Spot
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
About 20% of frame - very large crop
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM
I see what you mean about the smoothness of the feathers. This gives a good view of the underside of the wings, which is what caused me to question Charlie's image. You have caught a great landing image here.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Love the comp, wingtips quite sharp. If only the eye and talons weren't a bit soft it would be a killer. Excellent capture though.
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on August 21, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Have never seen on of these, except in photos. This looks good. It does seem a bit soft compared to most of your images. I like the detail under the wings in the gray and shadow areas. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 21, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Neat that you found some, Sandy. I've been using a doghouse blind near their favorite perch and seems they don't even know I'm there. Try it, and don't forget the snacks.
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 22, 2012 at 1:09 AM
The steep crop cost you some detail, but a very cool capture. You can see the kid's uncertainty about this landing business.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on August 22, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Very nice, and cheaper than a flight to San Diego.
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