Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Red-necked Falcon

  1. #1
    IOTY Winner 2008 Chris van Rooyen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
    Posts
    1,766
    Threads
    319
    Thank You Posts

    Default Red-necked Falcon

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    This is another image from my recent trip to the Kgalagadi. This little falcon is a ardent hunter of birds, and as quick as lightning. The light was a bit muted by cloud, so I overexposed 2/3 to get rid of the murky quality. I used my standard 1/2500 SS for freezing action.

    Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
    Date/Time: 2009:03:13 09:42:20
    Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
    Aperture: 4.5
    Exposure mode: Tv
    Exposure compensation: +2/3
    Flash: Off
    Metering mode: Evaluative
    Drive mode: Continuous
    ISO: 1000
    Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM
    Focal length: 500mm

  2. #2
    BPN Member Tony Whitehead's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    3,972
    Threads
    142
    Thank You Posts
    Blog Entries
    3

    Default

    Dynamic launching pose, Chris. I love the way the curve of the perch mirrors the curve of the wings. Would have been nicer without the other branch in front but no option to remove it. Perfect focus and sharpness on the head.
    Tony Whitehead
    Visit my blog at WildLight Photography for latest news and images.

  3. #3
    Lifetime Member Doug Brown's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Albuquerque, NM
    Posts
    11,879
    Threads
    917
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Love everything about this one Chris! The pose sets it apart.
    Upcoming Workshops: Bosque del Apache 2019, Ecuador 2020 (details coming soon)
    Website -
    Facebook - 500px

  4. #4
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Burns, OR
    Posts
    312
    Threads
    18
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Wonderful capture Chris.

    It looks very much as our American Kestrel does.

  5. #5
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Argentina
    Posts
    4,234
    Threads
    215
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Superb shot! Great pose, lovely BG, excellent light and comp s well as BG and detail. Big congratualitons!

  6. #6
    Axel Hildebrandt
    Guest

    Default

    Great takeoff pose and soft light. I might remove the lighter patch in front of the head and far wing.

  7. #7
    Nate Chappell
    Guest

    Default

    Cool, great take off pose of a beautiful species Chris.

  8. #8
    Ákos Lumnitzer
    Guest

    Default

    Great pose indeed and razor sharp. I like everything about the image. Habitat (twigs) is no issue for me.

  9. #9
    IOTY Winner 2008 Chris van Rooyen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
    Posts
    1,766
    Threads
    319
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Thanks for the comments guys!

  10. #10
    IOTY Winner 2009 Mark Dumbleton's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Posts
    589
    Threads
    14
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Stunning Capture Chris! Lovely muted tones. Like the BG and the pose perfect!
    Well done

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics