1001st Post!!!!!!!!

Didn't even notice my 1000th post so here's my 1001st. This is a photo that I've been holding on to for a special post; 1001 seems like a good enough reason. It's a photo of two Northern Harriers battling over a fish this past winter. It was tough getting enough DOF and shutter speed to pull this off, and I had to use ISO 1250. But I was very pleased with the result. I particularly like the way the bird on the snow is standing her ground in spite of the aerial assault from the other hawk.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/pho...5_QZKzG-X2.jpg

Canon 1D Mark III, 700mm, f/8, 1/1250, ISO 1250, manual exposure, no flash, tripod

Big congratulations, Doug, and thanks for all you do for BPN :)

Fantastic action, I love the foot in the chest!!! Snow makes for a great habita.

This is an outstanding image Doug and certainly fitting of the occasion... Congrats on BOTH the image AND 1000 posts!

Steve

congrats 2x from me too Doug.....sweet image

Congrats Doug. Great action, well captured.
Wish u'd added a border that could keep my eyes in the frame.

And an amazing one it is! What action.

Congratulations on the milestone, Doug! I remember this series and this is certainly a worthy 1001st post. :) Great interaction and poses, very dramatic looking image!

Big Congrats Doug !!!! Your hard work is greatly appreciated !!!!

Sweet image for your milestone !!! Caught at peak action Big Time Congrats !!!!

This is one of my favorites of your -its awesome action. Very well done and congrats.
Thanks for everything Doug.
gary

Awesome image Doug and congratulations on your 1001 post . A real milestone for sure and definitely this image is a winner. Excellent timing and the action is over the top !! Love it.

Incredible capture, you did great with DOF and stopping the moment, the one on the snow looks as he was just shot with a bullet. Agree on the need of a frame to the picture.

Ha! Just noticed I passed that milestone too without even noticing it!!

Superb Doug, I have nothing on this species and there you are getting two in the frame fighting for food :-) Keep up the good work!

Wonderful action captured here. Very nice exposure control with good details. Excellent job.

Congrats from me too, Doug! Awesome image!

Congratulations Dough for such a fine image and for the 1001 post. The action here is terrific and love the winter mood of the scene.

Real nice work, Doug. Congrats on the milestone, and most of all on this image!

Hey Doug, congratulations! I like the way you celebrate your 1001 post, great action image. jc

Doug,

SAWEEET!!!!!! This picture is sooooo worthy of your 1001th post. Congrats on both.

I too love the foot to the chest. Just awesome detail.

Sharna

Magnificent image on all accounts, in tough lighting conditions, well done:D

Many thanks everyone! I've really enjoyed my time here on BPN and I've learned a lot! It's a great website that I'm proud to be affiliated with.