Brown Falcon

[Greg Oakley]

One of our more common falcon species here in Australia.
This young bird let me get pretty close the other day.
Thanks for looking, Greg.

D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC, f/9, 1/500, ISO560.

[Doug Schurman]

Love the close-up. What a gorgeous bird. Great detail, exposure and head angle.

Just a though; I wonder how it might look if the bird was moved left (just a bit) in the frame so the eye was not quite as close to the center.

[Mervyn Marsh]

Smoking photo Greg, you really nailed this shot.. I have seen a few of these guys around at WTP..
Cheers,
Merv

[gail bisson]

This is superb!
The IQ, light, lovely blue BG make this an exceptional portrait.
Well done- just wish you had posted this bigger,
Gail

[Gerhard Weldhagen]

Great shot mate - wouldn`t change a thing!

[Grace Scalzo]

From the thumbnail, I thought this was captive. Extra special since it's not. Superb detail and interest. Beautiful exposure, light, and fine detail result in an image that's a treat to view.

[Bill Dix]

Sweet. I don't have anything to add.

[Karl Egressy]

The details are amazing, Greg. Great all around portrait shot.

[Martin Dunn]

Great IQ Greg. Collours look spot on and the detail is super. Nice catchlight in the eye too.

[Jim Crosswell]

Great image Greg!

[Roy Priest]

Greg, beautiful bird in great light. Love how you got up close to this bird.

[Daniel Cadieux]

What a nice young fella to give you this opportunity. Very well done on all counts, a very enjoyable portrait to view.

[christopher galeski]

nice one,beautiful portrait.

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular portrait with beautiful colors and great details, IQ and very nice composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Awesome detail in this beautiful portrait Greg. Very nice.

[Girish Prahalad]

cracking portrait! perfect DOF for a close-up image. details, light & comp are superb.