Northern Harrier (Male)

[Geoffrey Montagu]

The "Grey Ghost" continues in his favorite, near to me grassland. What a great experience this is. C&C welcome.

D500, nikon 500mm f 4/G + 1.4 TC, 1/1600s, f 5.6, ISO 640, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.


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[Bill Dix]

Sweet! Good light, detail, exposure. He has really been putting on quite a show.

[John Mack]

I like the composition and the background. The yellow eye is nice.

[annmpacheco]

Congrats on the elusive grey ghost! All looks good and a pleasing BG too. Wonderful Geoffrey.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice image Geoff, the BG and light were both nice. I do wish for better eye contact from the harrier though.

[Alex Becker]

Nice light, BG, and pose. Great look at the talons too. Yes to a slightly better head angle. This spot seems to be really active lately. TFS

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Geoffrey. I like the setting, sharpness, composition and I don't mind the HA because he is intent on hunting.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thank you everyone. I've been going to this location almost every day for the past week, sun with strong wind gusts, overcast, and hopefully snow soon.

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[William Dickson]

Hey Geoffrey..This is probably the best frame I have seen posted by you recently. The bird sure pops against that BG. Lovely details and I like the 'hunting' HA. Very well captured.

Will

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Hey Geoffrey..This is probably the best frame I have seen posted by you recently. The bird sure pops against that BG. Lovely details and I like the 'hunting' HA. Very well captured.

Will

Thanks very much, William.


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[gail bisson]

Excellent Geoffrey.
IQ looks good, great BG.
Just a bit more of a head turn would be killer but I would still be thrilled with this frame,
Gail

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Excellent Geoffrey.
IQ looks good, great BG.
Just a bit more of a head turn would be killer but I would still be thrilled with this frame,
Gail

Thank you, Gail.

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[Arthur Morris]

Sharp and well exposed with the bird positioned perfectly in the frame. I have zero on this species let alone the male. Yes to a slightly better head position with a bit more eye contact. I would be remiss if I did not say that the wings fully raised would have been better and that I am not a big fan of the BKGR as the light areas (seed heads and stalks?) distract. I do love the great look at the chevrons on the sides of the breast, the flanks, and the tertials.

with love, artie

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Sharp and well exposed with the bird positioned perfectly in the frame. I have zero on this species let alone the male. Yes to a slightly better head position with a bit more eye contact. I would be remiss if I did not say that the wings fully raised would have been better and that I am not a big fan of the BKGR as the light areas (seed heads and stalks?) distract. I do love the great look at the chevrons on the sides of the breast, the flanks, and the tertials.

with love, artie

Thanks Artie.


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