Piliated in Flight

[Michael Stern]

HI,
This image is one that I have been after for several years and has eluded me until this past weekend. I have several images of them just hanging on the side of a tree! Suffice it to say being in the right place at the right time certainly helps! Hope you like it! All comments etc. welcomed...
Best
Michael

It has been a while since I have posted however I now hope to be more active!

Canon 7d
100-400MM
@ 400MM

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congrats on your Pileated in flight capture after all that time! Nicely frozen...I was wondering about the SS but you forgot to include your exif data:w3 I like the far wing. Harsh light which you've dealt with best you could, but its angle was not advantageous and caused some shadowing on the face and neck area. Better than any PW in flight I have!

[Randy Stout]

Michael:

Not an easy shot to catch a pileated in the clear. Ours always seem to be in the deep woods, with cluttered backgrounds.

Good tech points from Daniel.

Look forward to your increased participation.

Cheers

Randy

[Stu Bowie]

I like the flight pose, and congrats on getting your shot.

[Michael Stern]

Thank you!!
Shot at F5.6
SS 5000
Manuel
100-400 at 400

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Michael,
Way to go!! Definitely a keeper!