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Tony Whitehead
11-19-2009, 02:34 AM
Captured this morning at Lake Okareka. I like the way this shows the twisting motion as the Harrier weaves over the reeds trying to locate prey. I would prefer a better view of the birds left wing. BG is OOF hillside with tree ferns.
Nikon D300
Nikon 500VR+1.4x
ISO 400, 1/800 f5.6
comments always appreciated.
Chris van Rooyen
11-19-2009, 03:39 AM
Beautiful, moody shot and pin sharp as well, background is particularly effective. Agree on left wing position but to me that is a minor aspect. I remember seeing these guys when I consulted in NZ acouple of years ago. Is the 500/4 new?
Marc Mol
11-19-2009, 04:19 AM
Great in flight pose Tony, complimented with a nice BG and sharp where it needs be.
Rob Drummond
11-19-2009, 05:07 AM
Love the background Tony and the twist in the body combined with the small head turn really make it special.
cheers
Rob
arash_hazeghi
11-19-2009, 07:45 AM
Love the head-on position and nice BG. Exposure is very good too.
Kiran Poonacha
11-19-2009, 07:58 AM
loved the out of frame interest of the bird adds well here, nice pose and details.. congrats..
Bonnie Block
11-19-2009, 11:12 AM
Beautiful motion and intensity portrayed. Makes you look twice!
Stu Bowie
11-19-2009, 12:10 PM
Tony, I like the scanning posture, and good to see the outstretched wings, and fanned tail. The harrier is separated nicely from the BG, and I agree with your self critique - seeing more of the left wing would have been great. Still, well captured.
Dave Leroy
11-19-2009, 04:16 PM
I really like the choice for pose, not one often seen. Bg is also quite unigue. Very nice. Dave
Danny J Brown
11-19-2009, 07:13 PM
Hi Tony: I love the way the harrier is rim-lit and the colors are soft and beautiful. The bokeh really takes the shot on home. Great photo!
Tony Whitehead
11-20-2009, 01:55 AM
Thanks for the comments everyone. Danny, I agree the bokeh of the lens is lovely.
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