Norther Harrier

[arash_hazeghi]

Northern Harrier (female) from SoCal a few years ago. Shot from vehicle that was used as a blind

1DX 600II + 1.4X III. ISO 800 1/3200 at f/5.6 hand held. processed with DPP 4.7. I hope you like it

[David Seymour]

I like it a lot, Arash. It's a very eye-catching composition with the bird just the right size in the frame, and the local environment in the background feels very identifiable despite being out of focus - there are enough various shapes, colors and textures in there to all seem very familiar. The sharpness and colors of the bird really pop against the subdued background, and the view angle on the bird in flight is stunning. Love the fully up-stretched wing, and the well-defined eye. Position of the bird against the horizontal lines in the background is also just right. For me this is one of your best - if you do a book it would make a great cover shot.

Cheers, David

[Jonathan Ashton]

Excellent Arash great exposure and detail lovely background, the pose offers a wonderfully clear view.

[nickolas thurston]

WOW, great pose and love the colors, the eye is very sharp as well. Harriers are one of my favorite raptors.

[Abhijit Deshpande]

This is really beautiful. Like the way the pattern has come out on the far wing underside. TFS

[Alex Becker]

Another great harrier frame Arash, I really have to find a way to get closer to this species. I like the BG wing position and the eye. Details are excellent. Nice look at the white patch as well. TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

Thank you all