Crested Caracara

Gallery: AvianPosted November 19, 2012333 views10 comments

S Texas, 2010
A beautiful and powerful raptor I'll never get tired of shooting.

D300s
500mm
1/200 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1
ISO: 640
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 19, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Excellent. Nice detail, good perch, natural color, great bird.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM

They certainly are interesting looking raptor, I like the pose, perch and background on this, way to go Sandy.

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on November 20, 2012 at 12:34 AM

Wow, this is awesome Sandy! Great looking bird and super comp,
Cheers Greg

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 20, 2012 at 4:00 AM

Super cool bird on a great perch. Nice pose with excellent details, very good exposure work.

Sweet One Sandy

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 20, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Great eye contact, nicely done Sandy

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Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on November 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Great perch, BG and great DOF with whole bird in focus. Really like it.

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Comment posted by Mark Schiebelbein on November 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Very nice Sandy. The color and detail especially on the head are outstanding. The perch and composition also just right. Well done.

Registered on November 8, 2008, 55 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 21, 2012 at 6:07 PM

A great shot Sandy. Love the overall comp and natural look to this shot.

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Comment posted by Jamie Douglas on November 21, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Great detail in those white and dark tones Sandy. These guys are on my list.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Very nice Sandy. Sharpness, composition and setting all excellent.
May

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