Peregrine II

Those who disagreed with me about eye-level shots in my last upload were right, as I hope this upload demonstrates. Another comment I got was that the eye needed lightening. The same is true in this shot, but in both I have pushed it as far as I can. It is possible to shoot at this site to get the light right on the eye, but I will save that for my next posting.

Despite what I have said about the eye in this shot, it is the eye contact that made me decide to post this one. Probably most apparent in the larger version.

Thanks for looking, and for all the comments on my last post.

David

Nikon D300, 600mm Nikon, 200 ISO, 1/1600th @ f8

the eye looks fine on this one to me David as there is a clear catch light which gives it some life. This is very nice, I like the pose, it's nice and sharp and the blue sky is the final touch.

Matt

Nice catchlight in the eye, works rather well.

Well seen, but especially captured, based on the species David. Certainly the bigger version does your camera skills justice, very well executed.

Might suggest looking at an alternative crop as it's a little too central I feel, so may be less above and to the right, allowing the bird room to fly into the LH space? Just my 2 cents.

TFS
Steve

Thanks, Steve. An interesting point of view. I chose to crop with the eyes central as I thought it suited the way the bird is staring at me. However, I have tried Steve's suggestion and also gone in a little closer, and quite like it. Which crop do others prefer?

David

The second for me David. Another excellent in flight shot.

Central crop for me as per the original post and thinking - the strong eye contact results in no need for the empty space to left for bird to fly into.

I think Iagree. Maybe somewhere between the two. Cracking shot whatever . Especially the biggie !
JR

I would go for the second one, but both are very good. Great eye!

Dave

I prefer the second actually David. It's a lovely shot.

Matt

Hello David.

Excellent capture and I also like the second one better.

Its a close call but I think the second has it. Its at times like this I am glad I am not a pigeon! Cracking image!

Nick.

First one for me, David. The strong diagonal works well with the central comp. Nicely done.

Andy...

I'd also go with the first, possibly with a slightly closer crop. Either way both nice in flight shots. Cliff

They both have their attractions. For me the second one has the bird just a little tight into the corner

Bob

David

A cracking shot the second has the edge fro me.

Number 2 for me. Great shot of this fantastic raptor.
Rene de Heer

Both are excellent. :-)