Montagu's Harrier

[girisholeti]

Would have loved if the tail hasn't gone behind the stone. Thought to keep it because of the stare.

Canon 7D, Canon 500mm f4 @ f4, ISO 200, 1/1000 Sec.

[Randy Stout]

Saptagirish:

Great stare, the tail shows well enough that it is a non factor for me. The side lighting gave you nice depth to the plumage, smooth bg.

Overall, a very pleasing image.

Congrats

Cheers

Randy

[Sidharth Kodikal]

The tail is a non issue for me too, Girish. The killer IQ, stare and over all setting more than make this work.
I'd move the bird just a bit more to the left.

[Jim Neiger]

Cool bird! I like the pose, bg, and two eyed stare. The perch is cool too. I'd considered cropping a bit from the right.

[Sachin Saraf]

Splendid image Girish...I really loved the stare and details...very well done..

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super image well focused and exposed love the pose and position. The stone behind the tail is no consequence whatsoever for me, it is however very easily dealt with using a Quick Selection> Refine Edge> Edge Detection> Smart Radius and View Mode >Show Radius - may sound complicated but it isn't.

[gail bisson]

Hi Saptagirish,
I really find the stare captivating. It draws me into the image.
The tail behind the stone is no big deal and I don't think I would have evn noticed it had you not mentioned it. What beautiful light you have in India. I never shoot here in Canada less than ISO 400 and usually 800 to 1600.
Jonathan- I think Sapta was referring to the rock IN FRONT of the tail,
Gail

[Robert Holguin]

A very fine image.
I just love the head angle, wonderful background, very nice light, and great perch.
Very well done.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Yes, the tail is a non-issue, I think. The stare and twirl of the head is great. Agree with Jim about slight crop from right.

really liked this shot...eye level, well exposed, lots of details, nice BG...well done.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

No issues with me on the tail either because that stare took my attention. I really like the environment and the colors as well.

[supreet.sahoo]

The stare is captivating to say the least and the details impeccable Girish, honestly for me the frame is a little tight. All in all a wonderful moment catured, tfs

Supreet

[PhilCook]

What a handsome bird, and have to agree about that great stare and wonderful eyes, the rocks add a very nice touch of extra color the the shot.....very nice indeed

[David Salem]

Very nice looking bird and well captured. The grey color with the beaming yellow eyes are great. Techs look very nice and I too think the rock is a non issue. Well done

[Karl Egressy]

I very nice image. I like the stare, feather detaisl, perch and background. The tail is just fine.

[Ignacio Yufera]

I wouldn't have noticed the tail detail if you hadn't mentioned it... Great expression, detail, and soft light.

[Nelson Mena Alfaro]

hi is it captive???????

[girisholeti]

Nelson Mena Alfaro, No, it is not captive. These birds are winter migrants to India.

[Nelson Mena Alfaro]

awesome shot den :)

[Uri First]

beautiful image loved the colours and bg but the main attraction is the eyes.