Tender Moment

Gallery: AvianPosted March 26, 201697 views10 comments

I am anxiously awaiting the return of the Mississippi Kites. Until then, this is one from last year. It is a reprocess of an earlier post. The smaller male is offering the female a pre-mating gift. Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014 along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/125s
Focal Length 372mm
ISO 100

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10 comments

Comment posted by John Launstein on March 26, 2016 at 11:11 PM

Just a fabulous frame, Jerry! Love the moment captured and the perch is RIDONKULOUS. sad

I never get my avian subjects to pick perches with such awesome character. enlightened

Great timing, great techs, only possible suggestion from me might be to raise them a touch in the frame if you have the room and there's nothing bothersome below.

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Comment posted by David Rowe on March 27, 2016 at 4:53 AM

Putting things simply, Jerry, this is great! Displayed excellent technical prowess and catching the precious moment together make the shot a wonderful photo.
David

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 27, 2016 at 8:04 AM

So Jerry, it looks like you're going to torture me again with all the Kite images? sad

I like the behavior captured here a lot Jerry. Techs look good band like your comp as well. Good work!

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on March 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM

Great behavior moment! Excellent capture!!

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 27, 2016 at 11:46 AM

Very nice shot! Great interaction, pose and perch. Did you take this photo at Pappy Elkins park in Arlington?

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 27, 2016 at 12:13 PM

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 27, 2016 at 12:14 PM

Robert, I took this around Lake Worth in Fort Worth.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 27, 2016 at 3:47 PM

Very nice! A fine intimate moment; lovely soft tones and natural colors.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 27, 2016 at 5:58 PM

Robert, I took this around Lake Worth in Fort Worth.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on June 9, 2016 at 10:31 PM

I'm a sucker for these "couples" images. Lovely. I esp like the muted colors of both the birds and bgd.

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