Juvenile Caracara

[Maureen Allen]

A juvenile caracara I found at Viera Wetlands last Friday. I need to go back and find the adults :)

Nikon d300
200-400mm +1.4tc @550mm
ISO 400, f/8, 1/250

ACR & CS5 sharpening and levels adjustment

Comments/critiques appreciated!

[Sid Garige]

Excellent comp and exposure Maureen.
Did you do any noise reduction on the bird?

-Sid

[Maureen Allen]

Hi Sid -

Yes, some noise reduction in ACR. Too much?

[Sid Garige]

Maureen,

I see some detail loss on the feathers. I would select the background along and do noise reduction on that.

[Maureen Allen]

Thanks, Sid. I didn't think I did much in ACR, but maybe a bit too far. I'll go have a look at it now. I really appreciate your help!

[annmpacheco]

Wow, another beauty, you go girl! beautiful HA and the detail of the feathers are good. Ann

[James Alexander]

Very nice capture, I especially like the composition as well--looks as though this youngster pushed out his/her chest to give the best pose!
Alex

[pat lillich]

hey Maureen, I always look forward to seeing whatever you have posted, and this is another gorgeous shot with beautiful detail, colors and composition. I'd like to see it without the NR on the body too.

[Peter Farrell]

Great composition and exposure. I like the talons wrapping around the perch on the lower foot.
Beautiful bird. TFS
Peter