Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: A Banking Coop

  1. #1
    Lifetime Member Doug Brown's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Albuquerque, NM
    Posts
    11,879
    Threads
    917
    Thank You Posts

    Default A Banking Coop

    I saw Jim Neiger's recent image post from his time with Alan Murphy last fall, and decided to have another look at the files from my time with Alan (and Mike Gray). I found this adult Cooper's Hawk in a cool banking pose. The lighting was a bit of a challenge, but the image processed nicely. Taken from a blind, using both calls and a decoy owl.

    Name:  20111029-_V5C1887-Cooper's-Hawk-5x7.jpg
Views: 169
Size:  173.9 KB

    Canon 1D Mark IV, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/3200, ISO 640, manual exposure, hand held from blind
    Upcoming Workshops: Bosque del Apache 2019, Ecuador 2020 (details coming soon)
    Website -
    Facebook - 500px

  2. #2
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Albuquerque, NM
    Posts
    2,132
    Threads
    193
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Doug, this is one heck of a dynamic pose! I mean, just stunning capture. If you could bring back a bit more from the shadows, that would be sweet

  3. #3
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Southwest Michigan
    Posts
    1,359
    Threads
    152
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Sweet pose! It looks a bit over processed on the shadow side of the bird. Nice intense eye stare.

    Gary.

  4. #4
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Killer wicked pose but that off-angled light is pretty much unforgiving. Was to go on getting the adult.
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.










  5. #5
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Northeast Ohio
    Posts
    306
    Threads
    23
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Great banking pose and eye contact. I would wish for a bit more room on the left if you have it.

  6. #6
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    122
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Love the banking pose and the look in the eyes.

  7. #7
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    2,173
    Threads
    219
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    The pose and eye contact are great. Focus is right on. Too bad about the light angle, but you did a good job of processing it.

  8. #8
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    1,997
    Threads
    86
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Super dynamic flight pose, pretty much making the impossible seem like it can be done imo.
    What size speaker did you use to project a call up in the air for a migrating accipiter? I've seen
    hawks and falcons dive bomb owl decoys many times up on Hawks Ridge in Minnesota without
    any audio being used...natural instinct. What call did you play here, and in your opinion, did it
    have a noticeable impact on frequency and or intensity of a raptor's response?

  9. #9
    Lifetime Member Stu Bowie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Posts
    21,360
    Threads
    1,435
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Doug, I bet you were excited when you saw this on your rear LCD - superb dynamic inflight pose. Love the concentrated stare, and Im sure this wasnt easy to bring off. Well captured.

  10. #10
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Johannesburg - South Africa
    Posts
    2,114
    Threads
    190
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Doug, that a magic inflight pose. Wish for a little more light on the left eye and body. Well done on getting this very fast action.

  11. #11
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Pune, Maharashtra, India
    Posts
    7,409
    Threads
    469
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Doug Sir,Magnificent banking pose captured.Love it.

    Regards,
    Satish.

  12. #12
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Posts
    222
    Threads
    27
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Nicely captured Doug.Nice banking pose and those glaring eyes.TFS

  13. #13
    Lifetime Member Doug Brown's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Albuquerque, NM
    Posts
    11,879
    Threads
    917
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Appreciate the comments everyone!
    Upcoming Workshops: Bosque del Apache 2019, Ecuador 2020 (details coming soon)
    Website -
    Facebook - 500px

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics