This year seems to be the best in many years for Roughies at my home-turf. Last week I counted 12 (10 youngsters and two adults) in my local area. I have got loads of close shots of them against blue sky both hunting and perched, so I got really happy when I finally got a serie where it's hunting with a different backgrund.
1D MarkIII + 500/4; iso400, f5.6, 1/640.
Posted by John Varley on December 5, 2008 at 2:50 PM
I think this is wonderful Helge it has loads of atmosphere and such a beautiful buzzard. I much much prefer this sort of background to a uniform blue sky.
John
Posted by Ian Mason on December 5, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Lovely shot! I agree about the background too. I like the way the light is catching the wing. Now if only he had turned to look at you...
Posted by Paul Hillion on December 5, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Beautiful looking bird and like you say Helge it's nice to see some of the birds natural environment rather than the usual blue sky for a backdrop.
Well taken shot
Posted by John Robinson on December 5, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Nice one Helge. You don't see many shots of these birds.
JohnR
Posted by Paul Inglis on December 6, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Hi Helge,
Stunning shot with the landing gear down too!
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 6, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Like this a lot Helge, the dark background works well and the lighting on the lower wing edges helps it stand out
Discussion
10 replies1D MarkIII + 500/4; iso400, f5.6, 1/640.
John
Fine setting and wonderful pose.
Well taken shot
JohnR
Stunning shot with the landing gear down too!
Perhaps reduce the vertical lines behind the bird in the BG might help?
Steve