I've spent an awful lot of time with these guys over the past few months and have for once can truly say that I've learnt a good number of things about my subject. I've been documenting them not long after they arrived at this particular site. I've seen them hunt, mobbed, defence, fight, and now more recently some breeding behavioural air-displays. It has been a real education and of course privilege.
This was from a quite, wonderful evening just as the winter sun was setting. This male came very close to me - it was one of those moments that leave you smiling for the rest of the day.
Des
Sigma 500mm, f6.3, 1/400s, iso400.
PS: the lens is still available for sale - no sensible offer refused
Posted by John Robinson on February 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Lovely shot Des.
I spent a lot of time with these in the old black and white days ! Great birds.
A monor nit would be the tree in thae back centre but no big deal.
JohnR
Posted by Paul Rosser on February 28, 2010 at 9:33 AM
A lovely warm image, a little bit of USM needed though I feel!
Regards,
Paul.
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9 repliesThis was from a quite, wonderful evening just as the winter sun was setting. This male came very close to me - it was one of those moments that leave you smiling for the rest of the day.
Des
Sigma 500mm, f6.3, 1/400s, iso400.
PS: the lens is still available for sale - no sensible offer refused
I spent a lot of time with these in the old black and white days ! Great birds.
A monor nit would be the tree in thae back centre but no big deal.
JohnR
Regards,
Paul.
lovely shot
liam
Cheers,
Chris
Paul
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