Northern Herrier

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F 7.1
500mm
1/2000s
ISO 640
Nikon D5100 and sigma 150-500

Very nice! Great sharpness, nice pose with it giving the viewer "the look." Excellent sky color.

I wonder if the shadows might be lightened just a little, but noise may be an issue. What is your processing?

The bird is sharp but could go lighter. Had you caught the near-wing in the downstroke position the shadow under that wing would not be so obtrusive....