Bombs Away!!!

[Conrad Tan]

Got real lucky capturing this food exchange from male to female Northern Harrier yesterday at Coyote Hills, Fremont.

Camera Make = Canon
Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure Time = 1/2000 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = ƒ/8
Exposure Program = shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias (EV) = 1/3
Distance to Subject = 799/10 m
Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 700 mm

[rajojomanik]

Wow, that's one great action shot, Conrad.

[Marina Scarr]

What a great story this capture tells, Conrad. You caught it just right b/c I love the female's position and how her talons are outstretched in the upward position.

[John Rowell]

Super action shot. The effect of the females' talons would have been lost in another fraction of a second. Great timing or a touch of luck, doesn't matter it's still a terrific capture.

[dankearl]

Great timing and perfect poses.

[Satish Ranadive]

Great action captured. I like the pose and composition.

[Frank Schauf]

Really nice flight shot and great details.

[Conrad Tan]

Wow, that's one great action shot, Conrad.

Thank you very much!

[Conrad Tan]

What a great story this capture tells, Conrad. You caught it just right b/c I love the female's position and how her talons are outstretched in the upward position.

Thank you Marina, I only wish I had more of the sequence. The MkIV is too slow for this action!

[Conrad Tan]

Super action shot. The effect of the females' talons would have been lost in another fraction of a second. Great timing or a touch of luck, doesn't matter it's still a terrific capture.

Yes John! I got super super lucky indeed. I only wish I had more of the sequence!

[Conrad Tan]

Great timing and perfect poses.

Thank you Dan!!!

[Conrad Tan]

Great action captured. I like the pose and composition.

Thank you Satish!!

[Conrad Tan]

Really nice flight shot and great details.

Thanks Frank!!