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Bill Wilbanks
02-19-2008, 06:16 PM
Viera Wetlands over this past weekend.
This was my first opportunity to take Harrier Images.

Canon 40D
500 f4 IS
Aperture Priority
1/1000 sec.
F6.3
ISO 320
Hand Held

http://www.pbase.com/image/93092271.jpg


Thanks for looking

Bill
Judy Lynn Malloch
02-19-2008, 06:57 PM
Awesome timing and it is always stunning to see the topside. Really love the hunting action here and the beautiful fanned tail. Excellent capture and no nits for me. Thanks for sharing Bill !
Stephen Stephen
02-19-2008, 07:12 PM
Bill I dream of getting a harrier image of this quality. I love the ruffled feathers on the top of the wings. If I had a minor nit it would be that I'd like to see a bit more space between the head and the right wing.
Jack Rogers
02-19-2008, 07:27 PM
Great behavior capture Bill. The focused, downturned gaze really tells the story. I got my first Viera Harrier last week, but perched. Still hoping for a great flight capture like this.
David Hemmings
02-19-2008, 07:36 PM
Ouch, this hurts, lovely image, great topside view, would be even better with a little more light in the eye!
Daniel Cadieux
02-19-2008, 08:39 PM
That tail spread is very impressive. I'll agree with Stephen about spacing between head and wing, but man what a great photo!
Maxis Gamez
02-19-2008, 09:36 PM
Very unique. Excellent timing.
Judd Patterson
02-20-2008, 01:01 AM
Stunning image Bill! The top side view, spread tail, and downward glance all come together with the great background and sharp details to form a fine image! Was this taken on Sunday? If so, I think I was farther down the road and missed this opportunity. Great work!
KK Hui
02-20-2008, 07:03 AM
I like the extraordinary pose, Bill!
White looks a little hot ...
Bill Wilbanks
02-20-2008, 08:18 AM
Yes Judd this image was captured at Viera on Sunday morning about 8:30 am. I'm sorry that I missed meeting you there.
susanschermer
02-20-2008, 12:02 PM
I just found your harrier image. Was this taken at the same time I met you? I am impressed. Nice job. It was nice meeting you too.
Bill Wilbanks
02-20-2008, 01:27 PM
This image was taken when I first stopped in the center, and just before you came over to that spot. It was just before the Harrier made its kill.
Thanks for the kind words.
Matthew Studebaker
02-20-2008, 08:33 PM
Very nice. The Harriers can be difficult to approach at Viera. Great shot.
Axel Hildebrandt
02-20-2008, 09:22 PM
Great pose and BG. I also would like to see the eye better.