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Ramon M. Casares
07-19-2009, 12:26 AM
Well, again with this species, this time an image that was created a few days ago, as you can see the perch is from the first posts. In this case he is screeching (not sure if that's the right word :o) Hope you like it; this will be my last post of this wonderful guy as for the next few days I'll not be able to work with him :(. Enjoy.
Comments, critiques and suggestions are very welcome and apreciated.

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I added a tad of room to the left.

Manos Papadomanolakis
07-19-2009, 12:30 AM
Really a great image!!!
I Iove the pose/eye contact,perch,warm colors and the bg......congrats!!!

Juan Aragonés
07-19-2009, 01:24 AM
The eyes are just killer and I love the open beak. The DOF is really nice here and love the BG and light angle. Very good job :-)

Stu Bowie
07-19-2009, 04:06 AM
Superb eye contact Ramon, and the open beak takes this over the top. Super comp, detail and colours, and pin sharp. I find this is a tad darker compared to the other images you have posted. Still, an outstanding series, and thanks for sharing.

Ramon M. Casares
07-19-2009, 04:14 AM
I find this is a tad darker compared to the other images you have posted. Still, an outstanding series, and thanks for sharing.

Yes Stuart, the other one that I posted from this session (second one of all three I had with this Bird) was a too bright so I corrected my edition in this one.

Lance Peters
07-19-2009, 04:31 AM
Gorgeous Ramon - Big congrats - love the open beak pose - Sweet light and Lunch to boot!!!

Great job :)

christopher galeski
07-19-2009, 04:50 AM
this is the best of the series IMO,the eyes the mouth open,BG,cheers.

Ramon M. Casares
07-19-2009, 05:16 AM
this is the best of the series IMO,the eyes the mouth open,BG,cheers.

Thanks Christopher, I have to confess that it is my favorite too :)

Harshad Barve
07-19-2009, 06:05 AM
This is best among the series, what a beautiful shot this is
Thanks for sharing
Harshad

David Fletcher
07-19-2009, 06:14 AM
Better and better Ramon! Good work and thanks for sharing this wonderful series.

Dave Barnes
07-19-2009, 07:27 AM
Another super post Ramon. I like this one the most. The pose with the eye contact and open bill makes it for me.

Erich Stevens
07-19-2009, 07:27 AM
You saved the best for last, Ramon. Congrats!

Kobus Tollig
07-19-2009, 08:28 AM
Super pose and bg. Great comp and well exposed. Super shot well done
Did you do cloning bottom left. Black halo on the left of the branche

Joe Senzatimore
07-19-2009, 08:45 AM
Last one and you saved the best for last. It is "KILLER" , no pun intended.

Connie Mier
07-19-2009, 08:58 AM
Another fantastic shot of this beauty. Congratulations!

Deborah Harrison
07-19-2009, 09:08 AM
WOW - tremendous shot, congratulations, you nailed it!!

Grace Scalzo
07-19-2009, 10:38 AM
Wonderful, Ramon. A delight to see.

Bryan Erb
07-19-2009, 10:42 AM
Sweet image love the pose and calling/open mouth, sweet light, and prey item all make a great image.

Ramon M. Casares
07-19-2009, 11:06 AM
Super pose and bg. Great comp and well exposed. Super shot well done
Did you do cloning bottom left. Black halo on the left of the branche

No clining there Kobus, but I did brighten that area as it was too dark, the Halo you see are some shadow remains :o I should've done it better I guess :).

Lorant Voros
07-19-2009, 11:23 AM
Great series and you put the crown on it with this last image. Tecs are great as with the previous images, but the open beak makes this a winner for me. I have to say I preferred the other perch though. Big congrats for this series, Ramon.

Mark Dumbleton
07-19-2009, 12:17 PM
Stunning pose in superb light. Great OOF BG and love the expression on the face! Superb Photography!

Kiran Poonacha
07-19-2009, 12:58 PM
Great Image Roman, My best of the series too.. to open bill makes this and those white eyes I love them, it reminds me of our White eyed buzzard. congrats...

Doug Brown
07-19-2009, 02:15 PM
Love the prey, the wonderful light, and the cool screeching pose. What a great opportunity for you!

Mike Tracy
07-19-2009, 02:20 PM
No suggestions on how to improve on this image. The details, pose, light and eyes are as good as one could hope for. Congratulations !

Chris Kotze
07-19-2009, 02:54 PM
Excellent pose detail and colours. Congrats on another super image

Scott Elowitz
07-19-2009, 07:26 PM
Excellent capture. Beautiful bird, pose, BG and light. It really comes together. Well done.

Christopher C.M. Cooke
07-19-2009, 07:47 PM
Great image Ramon, this photograph oozes Raptor and I love Raptors, can't fault it in any way.

david cramer
07-19-2009, 08:45 PM
This is my favorite of the posted series. You made excellent work of the opportunity you and this bird created.

James Shadle
07-19-2009, 10:36 PM
I just want to say "Great Shot" but I know better!

What makes this a great shot?
Exposure, Sharpness, Composition, Color Temperature, Background, Beautiful Subject and Great Action!
Congratulations!

Catchlight?

Ramon M. Casares
07-19-2009, 10:43 PM
I just want to say "Great Shot" but I know better!

What makes this a great shot?
Exposure, Sharpness, Composition, Color Temperature, Background, Beautiful Subject and Great Action!
Congratulations!

Catchlight?

Thanks James, I apreciate the kind words :)
There is a catchlight actually, but in web size it got lost in those bright eyes :o
Take a look in this 100% crop.

James Shadle
07-19-2009, 11:04 PM
Well then, that's the complete package!

Chris van Rooyen
07-20-2009, 04:10 AM
Ramon I missed some of the posts, but I gather you made full use a fantastic, dream-quality opportunity. Well done, all has been said, I can just echo:-)

Gyorgy Szimuly
07-20-2009, 05:38 AM
As we are moving ahead in the row the images are even better.

Szimi