Preening harrier

[arash_hazeghi]

I am usually not a fan of cluttered environment but I liked this shot because it shows the habitat and it is also rare to see and get close to a harrier that is perched or standing on the ground. This female juvenile was quite friendly and receptive. I also like how the small weed has been caught in her tail feathers. Hope you like it


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Nikon D5 and 200-500 VR F/5.6 1/2500sec ISO 800. hand held. Processed with C1 Pro

[sasan nejadi]

hi Arash , congratulation for your new camera , and of course we are waiting for much better special photos:cheers:

[John Whaley]

Wonderful capture. The IQ is high and tack sharp. I like the interesting pose, the feather in the beak and the raised tail feathers. Stick is a bonus. You have come over to the dark Side?

[Alex Becker]

Wow what a treat to get so close to one on the ground. With a cool pose too. I also like the stick in the tail feathers. Was this using a blind? Hope you're enjoying the Nikon gear and interested in hearing your thoughts / processing workflow. TFS

[Tim Foltz]

Arash, nice image, I would prefer more room on the left but that's me. Nice details, BG and environment.

-Tim

[Jay Ing]

Nice 1. Hope you're lovin' the new gear. BTW, C1P only on this? Some PP changes or just saving time?

[arash_hazeghi]

Wow what a treat to get so close to one on the ground. With a cool pose too. I also like the stick in the tail feathers. Was this using a blind? Hope you're enjoying the Nikon gear and interested in hearing your thoughts / processing workflow. TFS

Hi Alex, no blind I was on foot. I am developing my workflow for Nikon, C1 P gives the best results over all

best

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice 1. Hope you're lovin' the new gear. BTW, C1P only on this? Some PP changes or just saving time?

Hey Joel, converted the RAW in C1 then PS and the usual flow, for some images C1P can take care of the last two steps too, if NI is not needed.