Yellowstone Raptor

Gallery: AvianPosted October 25, 2016150 views9 comments

I came across this guy while descending Dunraven Pass in Yellowstone. Not sure what species of raptor this is. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2015.5) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/100s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 320

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on October 25, 2016 at 8:03 PM

Well my guess is the Peregrine but I could be wrong. Nice composition. Good color and nice background. The large image really stands out.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 25, 2016 at 10:07 PM

Sweet image, Jerry. I love that cone covered pine branch. I'd guess Red-tailed Hawk, but I'm far from an expert on raptors.

devil

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 25, 2016 at 11:38 PM

Juvenile Red-tail, I'd say Very nice shot.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 26, 2016 at 2:30 PM

My thought was also Red-tailed Jerry. Great background and I love that branch with the pine cones and ice. Cool shot!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 27, 2016 at 3:27 AM

Jerry,
It is not very often that the perch is as beautifully captured as this one, the raptor is great as well devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 31, 2016 at 7:21 PM

Really pleasing comp on this image Jerry. I like your decision on the amount of perch shown and how you framed this. Very nice! Looks like a Red-tailed to me.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 1, 2016 at 9:17 PM

I agree Red-tailed Hawk, this is a wonderful shot Jerry, the tones of the background but especially the composition with the full branch with the cones make this special, one of your best. devil

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 5, 2016 at 3:06 PM

This is excellent- congrats on the WP!
love the pine and cones with water drops, and a great a really sweet BG.
sandy

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 27, 2016 at 1:29 PM

I seem to have missed this one, Jerry. Wonderful composition and framing. Love it. Well-deserved pick devil

, Cheers, Hans

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