Gallery: AvianPosted June 5, 2012223 views6 comments
The bloody breast is from a recent territorial altercation.
Baylands Nature Preserve, Palo Alto
D300
500mm
Subject dist: 16.8m
1/2000 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 500
White balance: Auto
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6 comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on June 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Glad to see you back, Sandy! Like the shot. The altercation info makes it all the more compelling.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 5, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Nice exposure in difficult light. Good position and composition.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Terry Sohl on June 5, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Never knew they fought enough to draw blood! Cool capture Sandy.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Leekam on June 6, 2012 at 6:39 AM
Beautiful action shot! The subtle white tones & the detail are excellent.
Registered on May 28, 2009, 83 Posts, 646 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on June 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Interesting action very nicely captured.
May
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Comment posted by Verdon on June 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM
great shot, nicely managed whites, love the composition....
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
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