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Buzzard in the Rain Portrait

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 22, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Buzzard in the Rain Portrait
Hi Guys,

Was raining Cats and Dogs today and hardly any species that where interested in a "photo-session"....
Still i was able to get a decent series of this Buzzard wich let me get really close!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
Aperture: F 11
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: + 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 640
Lens: Canon 600mm F4 + 2x TC
Focal length:1560 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
On beanbag from car window
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

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Posted by Andy Astbury on February 22, 2008 at 1:56 PM
2007 eyass Jeroen?

It looks well with that bright yellow cere and knares - great shot for the light :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Taylor on February 22, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Superb portrait on a rainy day. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 22, 2008 at 2:22 PM
That 600+2x combo is working well for you lately-another cracker

Dave :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 22, 2008 at 3:26 PM


Another fine image Jeroen :toast:

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Rob Howard on February 22, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Hi Jeroen,

If I can anything like this with my local Buzzards this summer, I will be very happy. Cracking shot

Regards

Rob
Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 22, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Stunning image, i really like the look.
Posted by John Chapman on February 23, 2008 at 5:28 AM
Beautiful image Jeroen :toast:
John
Aberdeen. :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 23, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Hi Jeroen,

Another cracker! Is that 2x TC glued to your 600mm. :biggrin:
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on February 24, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Just a great shot, love the rain drops on the feathers and the detail in the eye.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on February 25, 2008 at 2:39 AM
Another great shot Jeroen; tack sharp. I like the pose and the tiny droplets on the feathers very much :smile: .