Another harrier frame from a local park. Still working on getting closer, but this is a slight improvement on that front from my last frame (this is about a 20-25% crop).
Standard LR sliders, light NR on the bird, cloned out a telephone wire in the BG (downside to this location...), NR on the BG, sharpened. I'm not really a fan of centered compositions but for this shot I feel it works as the body of the bird and the head of the bird are kinda facing different directions. Taken at about 5:30pm.
Camera: Nikon D500
Lens: 200-500mm f/5.6 at 500mm
Specs: 1/2000 ISO 2200 f/5.6
Thanks for looking and commenting on prior posts!
Alex
10-20-2017, 11:07 AM
Bill Dix
Looks like she's pouncing on a vole. Admittedly a better wing position would be good, but you're definitely getting closer. I like the talons, and that you got the eye. I don't mind the crop, but the light tree behind her in the bg is distracting.
10-20-2017, 03:02 PM
William Dickson
I think this image would have been a whole lot better with a better wing position. Also agree with Bill re the space between the trees. Not far off though Alex, I'm sure you will get there.
Will
10-21-2017, 06:37 AM
Ákos Lumnitzer
The light line in the BG is an easy fix if it pleases you to do that kind of retouching.
I find the comp good, I don't think it is centered. Is it? :)
Great light and the pose illustrates natural behaviour.
I am ok with that.
Congrats!
10-22-2017, 07:45 PM
Alex Becker
Thanks all -- greatly appreciated. I'll clone out the vertical line. Best,
