Northern Harrier

[Alan Murphy]

Northern Harrier

Smith Point, TX

D3, 200-400 @ 400, ISO f8, 1/2500.

I thought you guys might need a break from my perching set-up shots ;-)
Here's one from yesterday.

[Jim Neiger]

WOW! I still remember when you told me you didn't shoot flight. I guess that's changed in a big way! Congrats!

[Alfred Forns]

Big Congrats on the flight image Murph !!! Sweet !!! Love the sharpness, top view layout position and eye contact !!! Big Congrats !!!

[carole wiley]

Love the wing position and the eye. BTW...I never will get tired of your perch shots...can't wait for the book...

[Alan Murphy]

WOW! I still remember when you told me you didn't shoot flight. I guess that's changed in a big way! Congrats!

Well, it wasn't by choice, I just had lousy equipment back then.
I love flight photography. I just wish Nikon would get a good flight lens. ;-)
Thanks Jim.

[Harshad Barve]

Stunningly beautiful image , lovely wing and head pose
never got tired with your set up shots
TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

This is a really beautiful shot, banking position with sharp detail and perfect exposure. Congrats Alan, the 200-400 just loves the harriers!

[Sid Garige]

Excellent details and wonderful wing spread. Great job Alan.

[Mike Veltri]

A great shot of the grey ghost, with lovely details.

[Doug Brown]

Excellent shot Alan! Now we just need to get you off of that tripod and turn you into a proper flight photographer! ;)

[James Salywoda]

Awesome Shot! Especially getting this Grey Ghost... Excellent Work!!!!

[Kiran Poonacha]

Loved the eye contact, details and light here Alan Bhai...

[Alan Murphy]

Excellent shot Alan! Now we just need to get you off of that tripod and turn you into a proper flight photographer! ;)

No tripod Doug.

[Danny Laredo]

Alan, this is brilliant. Love the eye contact and flight pose you captured here.