Northern Harrier female

I have a lot of these from this past week, might as well post them...
This is one of my favorites, hope you like it.
Northern Harrier female
D500, 500mm (300 w/1.7), f4.8, 1/2500, iso2000

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Man, you had one productive week... Yet another stunning view with fantastic details and color... Keep them coming and TFS

Looks great all around. Like that touch the grasses along the bottom make.

Love the stare, the soft light, and the included habitat.

with love, artie

Another killer frame.
I just wish for more space above the harrier if you have it.
Love that direct gaze!
Gail
Is that a cloning artifact at the top of the left most grass?

hey Dan, been loving your harrier shots and this one too! Beautiful soft light with excellent sharpness. I like the separated primaries and the colors here well done.

sweet frame Dan, you are coming up with some great stuff despite the low light. love the stair excellent wing position, sharpness and details! Excellent handling of high ISO, no visible noise here. I would tone down or fill in the small patches of sky in the BG, a bit distracting but top notch other wise

TFS

A beautiful image, it looks entirely natural, I like the variability in the background, it looks as if it hasn't been tampered with. I really like the composition and to see the harrier flying low over the grasses is just a treat. Details are excellent.

Another killer harrier frame. You found a great spot and are making the best of it. Super direct stare and nice habitat.

Nice! I've had exactly one close enough fly-by from this species in the last ten years, and they are not a particularly uncommon species either in season, so I am envious. Everything looks rather good here, very well done.