Red Footed Falcon

[Conrad Tan]

Got back from a trip to Hortobagy, Hungary and got quite a few shots of these tiny falcons! Hope you like it!

Camera Make = Canon
Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens = 70-200mm IS Mark I
Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/2000 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = ƒ/4
Exposure Program = shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exposure Bias (EV) = 1.33
Distance to Subject = 9.25 m
Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 200 mm

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent dynamic pose and great wing position Conrad! I would tone down the beak/talons and overall reduce the contrast a bit. You got a winner frame, wish I get to see and photograph this handsome raptor some day!

[Conrad Tan]

Thank you very much Arash! It was shot in the **** middle of the day unfortunately as you can see by the shadows. They are plentiful over in Hungary about this time of year man!

[arash_hazeghi]

Thank you very much Arash! It was shot in the **** middle of the day unfortunately as you can see by the shadows. They are plentiful over in Hungary about this time of year man!

Maybe I'll go with you next time ;)

[christopher galeski]

nice image,good pose,agre e with comments above,you are lucky to get some light,here in the UK its DULL,DULLER,AND DARK.thanks.

[Rachel Hollander]

Great flight pose and wing position. Open mouth really adds to dynamic image. Good points and suggestions by Arash.

TFS,
Rachel

[Doug Brown]

Very dynamic pose. Light is a little strong, but you handled it well. Must be nice to photograph small raptors in flight with a 70-200! Did you draw the bird in with a call or use a blind?

[Conrad Tan]

nice image,good pose,agre e with comments above,you are lucky to get some light,here in the UK its DULL,DULLER,AND DARK.thanks.

It was actually pouring rain most of the time Chris, the sun came out only for a few minutes at a time. Hope you get some sunshine soon my friend!

[Conrad Tan]

Maybe I'll go with you next time ;)

You let me know when man!

[Conrad Tan]

Great flight pose and wing position. Open mouth really adds to dynamic image. Good points and suggestions by Arash.

TFS,
Rachel

Arash has a keen eye! Glad you liked my photograph Rachel!

[Conrad Tan]

Very dynamic pose. Light is a little strong, but you handled it well. Must be nice to photograph small raptors in flight with a 70-200! Did you draw the bird in with a call or use a blind?

I participated in a photography hide workshop for this photograph Doug. PM me if you would like the details. Very nice folks, reasonable rates, and wonderful food. The birding was second to none! Shooting with the 70-200mm and getting **** near FF often was very thrilling. Too bad the weather didn't make for many good photos. Then when the sun did come out, it was too harsh.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Conrad, you should post more often. You've got so many good shots (and expertise) to share.

Loved the calling pose and the perfect incoming angle. I also think that slight contrast adjustment will make it better.

[Conrad Tan]

Conrad, you should post more often. You've got so many good shots (and expertise) to share.

Loved the calling pose and the perfect incoming angle. I also think that slight contrast adjustment will make it better.

Geeze thanks Kaustubh!! I will try to come around more often my friend! And thanks always for the critique sir!