Might have been...

On my way to the hide I use near Sandwich, I noticed something dragging its way through the air. As I got closer I could see that it was an immature peregrine with a kill, a wood pigeon. Although I had my camera and lens ready, I did not have the converter, so this is only about 25% of the full frame, nor did I have a tripod.

This is the one half decent shot of the dozen or so that I managed to fire off, but, as ever, I find myself wondering what might have been were I better prepared. Of course, I could have been better prepared and got nothing. That's life!

Nikon D200, 600mm Nikon resting on ground, 1/1000th @ f4.5, 320 iso

I know the feeling well. Perhaps somebody somewhere will find something to find fault with, but as far as I'm concerned you've achieved a more than adequate image in the circumstances. Well done, and thanks for showing.

David

This is as it happened, life as it is, and a first class record at that. Caught on the hop may be but that brings additional value.

Well seen and captured,

Hi David,


A very decent picture considering the circumstances

No bad at all considering the circumstances.

Andy...

Hi David,

I think you did a fine job, considering the circumstances.

Wish it were mine! Wish I had even seen the event - well done!

You still were able to see this special moment in nature though David, and the image is good under the circumstances,well done

A good record shot of something you don't see everyday! You did so well to capture this special moment considering you were not quite prepared.

Fran

Great moment.

Cheers,
Chris

Well captured image all things considered.

Drew