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Troy Lim
09-14-2010, 09:34 PM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4992023022_602c310a42_b.jpg

I have been shooting Caracaras lately, hopefully you guys are not tired looking at them :D Could have stop down the f stop and lower the SS, not much time to think as I was laying flat on the road to get this shot, had to be quick.
Will change subject soon as Bald Eagles are back.

Camera Nikon D3S
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 600 mm
ISO Speed 640
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash No Flash
Arthur Morris
09-14-2010, 11:00 PM
No need to stop down for me. Love the BKGR and SH where it needs to be. HA perfect. Could stand some bill clean-up.
Troy Lim
09-14-2010, 11:04 PM
No need to stop down for me. Love the BKGR and SH where it needs to be. HA perfect. Could stand some bill clean-up.

Thank you, Artie.
denise ippolito
09-14-2010, 11:12 PM
Troy, Nice portrait, I like the perspective. Beautiful BG -I guess that was what you had in mind;).
Troy Lim
09-14-2010, 11:15 PM
Troy, Nice portrait, I like the perspective. Beautiful BG -I guess that was what you had in mind;).

Denise, I have been following the family for the last few months. This was a rare occasion where I could get close and at the angle I want. The area they usually show up always get some side lighting, not ideal. It was a lucky day for me.
denise ippolito
09-14-2010, 11:25 PM
Troy, I have enjoyed your series. I also went on your facebook page and saw your killer Barred Owl w/ fully open wings. Did you post that one-did I miss it?
Dumay de Boulle
09-15-2010, 02:35 AM
Great detail and exposure... The different pastel colors add to the overall image... I just wish he cleaned his face for the close up (Just kidding), Nice one Troy
Trivedi Vatsal
09-15-2010, 06:59 AM
Just too good!
Jim Crosswell
09-15-2010, 08:34 AM
Great detailed close-up Troy!
Troy Lim
09-15-2010, 08:53 AM
Troy, I have enjoyed your series. I also went on your facebook page and saw your killer Barred Owl w/ fully open wings. Did you post that one-did I miss it?

Denise,
I probably have posted on here before...not sure when :)
Have to visit the pair again, should be back to the old spot...:)
Troy Lim
09-15-2010, 08:53 AM
Thank you all for the nice comments.
Kaustubh Deshpande
09-15-2010, 09:39 AM
This is superb Troy. No issue with the DOF IMO. Majestic pose too. Well done.
Nico Steenberg
09-15-2010, 03:31 PM
Astonishing details captured. Love the eye exposure and HA. The bird pops from the bg. Well done.
Phil Seu
09-16-2010, 11:54 AM
beautiful bird with complimentary background