Late afternoon Harrier

[Glenn Conlan]

The golden light before sunset on a clear day last year at the end of January. The Harrier activity was great this time of the year, as they were patrolling for the next coot attack. Shot from the car window on a bean bag. Thanks for your comments, I am learning alot from your inputs.

Glenn
D4
Nikon600mm w 1.4tc
F5.6
ISO 1000
Exp. manuel
Center weight meter mode
1/2500 sec.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Doesn't get any better, Glenn. The killer light coupled with that nice bg and eye contact make this one a winner.
I can see this working well with a 3:2 aspect ratio.
You're posting some fantastic work. Keep them coming!

[David Salem]

Our evening light cant be beat Glenn, and this shot is a perfect example of it. Its intense enough to shoot at higher shutter speeds but has allot of beautiful golden color to it. Beautiful pose and a great BG make for a real beauty.
Cant wait for it to get cold again so the Harriers move in large numbers.

[arash_hazeghi]

Hi Glenn,

What a killer frame! I just wish I was there. the light is magic and the plumage detail really stands out.

congrats

[christopher galeski]

very nice image,great light,nice BG,good flight pose sharp with nice detail.

[Marina Scarr]

What a stunner, and you guys sure were blessed with amazing rays!! It's a tad square for my taste. I would consider a slight crop off of the bottom and an equal amount of canvas on the left.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Killer pose, background, and light! Perhaps its just me but I am seeing a slight greenish cast...see if adding a bit of red to the colour balance gives an even better result...

[Glenn Conlan]

What a stunner, and you guys sure were blessed with amazing rays!! It's a tad square for my taste. I would consider a slight crop off of the bottom and an equal amount of canvas on the left.

Thanks Marina, I think your correct. I need to experiment more with my crop presentation before posting. We are very lucky to have so many clear mornings and afternoons.

Glenn

[Doug Brown]

Fantastic detail Glenn. I like Marina's idea to crop a bit off the bottom of the frame.

[dankearl]

Light doesn't get much better and you made the most of it.
Just Excellent….

[Robert Kimbrell]

That's some beautiful light you had there. A great capture to show it off

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Glenn! I like the wing position, IQ, HA, complimentary BG and sweet light.