Juvenile Harrier Hawk

Gallery: AvianPosted June 5, 2011163 views11 comments

I photographed this juvenile Harrier Hawk late last summer at Croton Point, New York right as the leaves were beginning to change. This shot was taken in the evening with 3-4 Harriers flying around an open field with blue sky above. This bird hovered close to the ground for a few seconds and the darker trees in the background slowed my shutter speed. Nikon D300s with 300mm f2.8 and 1.4 tc. ISO-640, f-5.6 Shutter 1/400. Thanks for looking your critique and comments are appreciated. Ray

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11 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 5, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Very nice Ray, I like how the bird is kind of spotlit against that dark bg. The image looks plenty sharp despite the lower shutter speed, well done.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on June 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM

Very nice. The harrier really stands out against the dark background.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Beautiful light, Ray, and the shutter speed looks like it was adequate. the image is very sharp. I like the down-looking posture.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on June 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Very nice image, Ray. I like the detail in the eye, even at this angle. Makes me lonely for the winter-when they stake out Texas.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on June 6, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Neat capture of a tough subject. I like the dark BG and posture of the bird, with the dangling feet. Good sharpness and nice light.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 6, 2011 at 7:38 PM

I love the birds pose and the light. The bg is very interesting for my taste as well

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Thank-you all for commenting, I appreciate it.
Ray

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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on June 7, 2011 at 12:11 AM

LIke the pose of the bird with the wing spread and the hanging feet. Larger version looks nice and sharp in the face. I also like the diagonal dividing line of the different colored BG trees.

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on June 7, 2011 at 7:57 AM

Excellent lighting and detail against a great background. Not an easy shot to take.

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Comment posted by antino cervigni on June 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Very nice flight shot and details
Ciao Antino

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 11, 2011 at 7:58 PM

Great light on the bird, and the harrier stands out well against this BG Ray.
Nice job getting it this sharp at 1/400th too..
Well done

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