Buzzard (Buteo buteo) III

[Frank Schauf]

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM
1/1600 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1250
Bean Bag


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[Robert Kimbrell]

A nice flight pose, I love the texture/colors in the background. Also I like the visible tail feathers. To my eye the snow on the perch is too large and bold and competes with the bird. yet a very nice capture.

[Iain Barker]

Hi Frank

Another fantastic image. Lost of detail in the bird and and the head is nice and sharp. I also like the snow that have been kicked up as the bird takes off.
I agree the post is a little distracting being so bright.

TFS
Iain

[Arthur Morris]

Frank, I have not seen all of your images but this surely ranks right up there with the very best. I love the pose. I am fine with the snow on the perch. And the sharpness is superb. I love, love, love this one. Did I mention the soft light and the perfect EXP?

[David Salem]

Great shot frank! Good wing position and HA and the exposure and detail looks great. Very nice. Did you front focus or was the camera on servo?

[Frank Schauf]

Camera on AI Servo David.

@all, thanks for the comments.

[Grace Scalzo]

Quite a spectacular take-off image, Frank. Love the remnant of the meal on the back. Beautiful light and image quality.

[Holger Leyrer]

Nice image. Love the starting pose and all the sharp details. Perch and snow looks fine for me. Well done, Frank.

[MohsenVahedipour]

The best in your series IMO Frank. Excellent take-off pose with nice IQ. TFS

[Marina Scarr]

This may be one of your best images, Frank. Your raptor just POPS right off of the screen. I love the wing position and the bits of snow lagging behind from the take off. The grey BG really worked to your advantage and shows off your whites very nicely.