I find this a difficult bird to get a good image of. I see them regularly but don't get that many opportunities to capture an image of one. Sony A700 70-400G @400mm, f8, 1/640, iso1000, ev +3.0, hh
levels, curves, sharpen, sky was blown so I added some color. I would have prefered a better angle and if the head was titlted towards me but he didn't stay perched here for long.
Hi Peter. I envy your proximity to these birds; I've yet to capture a decent image of one and am lucky to see them at all. They do seem to perch in high places, thus the steep capture angle here. Also agree a head turn would have helped. I guess the trick is to stake out a nest hole and watch it for hours on end.
They are a tough bird and an interesting one. I have had them land right in my camp site, on the ground when my camera was not handy! I guess we just have to ready for that one really good opportunity.
Thanks, Bill, Dave and Julie. I appreciate your comments.
Bill, I actually have been observing a nest since it was being built in the spring. I went to it yesterday and hid in the brush for twenty minutes before the baby stuck its head out. I got some images of it but none that i was really satisfied with. I need anothe 200mm of focal length.
Peter
Hi Peter - Patience and observation - then the hard work will pay off.
Does seem to have a bit of a colour cast and agree with your own self assessment.
Keep em coming :)
Pileated WP
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