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    Default Northern Harrier

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    Northern Harrier

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    D3, 300/2.8, ISO 640, f5.6, 1/4000.

    One from last week.

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    Alan:

    Great display for tail and wings here, with fine eye contact. Well exposed. Perhaps slightly tight for my tastes.

    I am guessing this is a juvi based on the dark inner primaries and dark head?

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Stout View Post
    Alan:

    Great display for tail and wings here, with fine eye contact. Well exposed. Perhaps slightly tight for my tastes.

    I am guessing this is a juvi based on the dark inner primaries and dark head?

    Cheers

    Randy
    Hey Randy, yes, this is a juvi. I cropped tight just for posting on the web.

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    I love how it is looking at you like you might be its next meal. The detail in the wings is wild. Fabulous catch Alan.

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    Ho-hum. Just another superb image by Alan. I've really got to take a workshop with you.

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    You are an inspiration, sir!

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    Like the full spread of wings & tail. Great head turn, eye contact & underwing detail. Well done!

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    This capture just absolutely rocks in every way!

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    Super shot, Alan. Head turn puts it over the top.

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    Perfect always works well. So does stunning as in stunning underwing detail.

    Was the bird attracted to your position?

    Did you get my e-mail about the quail print?
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    Love the stare the bird had....nice wing spread.

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    Love the shot. Beautiful details in the wings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Perfect always works well. So does stunning as in stunning underwing detail.

    Was the bird attracted to your position?

    Did you get my e-mail about the quail print?
    Hey Artie, yes I got your email. Thanks for the lead.

    The Harrier was checking out my Owl decoy.

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    Pretty sweet in all aspects. Must have been very close above you to get this with the 300mm. Nice work.

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    Thanks and YAW Alan.
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