Northern Harrier

[Dave Leroy]

Taken about a week ago. A little light on the eye would have been nice.
7D, 500mm at 1/2000, f/5.6, manual, ISO400, tripod, Cropped vertical from horizontal, some off the top and some added to bottom. I did lighten a bit of the eye.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot maybe the head isn't at a n optimal angle to show the eye but I think that is a really fine image. Excellent details, if it were mine I would however consider lowering the highlights a little, I suspect more detail would become apparent.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent wing position and details, I just wish you had eye contact with the head turned towards the viewer, I know how tough this is and you did well. Those tail feathers are rough!

[Doug Brown]

I like the crop, sharpness, and ratty tail feathers. But IMO you need at least a little eye contact, even when they are hunting.

[Marina Scarr]

I love the details in the feathers and the flight position. Lovely light too. Just wish for a tad more eye.

[gail bisson]

One of these "almost perfect" shot. Everything is awesome except the head. Agree with all of the above comments,
Gail

[dankearl]

I don't mind the Head angle or the eye contact.
She had eye contact on something to eat probably.
The focus is great, the bird does look like it has been through a bit.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Wicked tail spread...I love it even with the rough feathers. I like the wings too, and the bit of faint tree in the BG. Like most others so far I too wish for a better HA. Still very nice though, and it is obvious this individual is on the hunt.

[Dan Busby]

Great display of feathers and nice exposure and BG. I don't mind that the bird's head is focussed on hunting but would rather see the eye better.

[Arthur Morris]

Neato. Interesting to compare the worn, raggedy tail with the freshly molted flight feathers. Super sharp with wonderful light (except on the face that was unfortunately looking away....)

[Todd Frost]

Nice pose and light. Very sharp image. Nice bg with just a hint of habitiat. Don't mind the HA as she was in hunt mode. Well done. TFS

Todd

[Stu Bowie]

Killer wing position and fanned tail, and the ragged tail feathers add interest. Overall tack sharp, with a pleasing BG. Another vote for wanting to see more eye contact.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Great spread with nice detail. I wish for a better HA of course.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Terrific shot....I dont mind the head angle here much(it would have much better with eye contact of course...but this also works for me)...light is gorgeous and I absolutely loved those trees in the BG.