Kampf!

I have waited 4 years to finally watch buzzards fighting, well more squabbling as no harm is intended, but find myself in need of a damn zoom once again. The dark side beckons.

500mm, 1DIV

I see your point matey - see, now a Sig 300-800 would cure this problem straight out of the box

But the 200-400 f4 on a full frame would mean you'd need half the distance away to get this same framing, let alone anything bigger in the frame.

It's still an epic action shot though - must be brilliant to have this setup Neil

Neil you really have caught the action,must be great working with these birds even though it does look a bit on the chilly side.

Keith

Hmm, it is snowing again, high hopes for the weekend, zoom or no zoom.

Cheers guys. I might have to find new spot with less background vegetation next year.

Stunning action shot Neil and personally I feel the cut wing does not really detract from an excellent image.

Nick.

Superb shot with plenty of detail. Comp perfectly fine for me.

Thanks guys, you are all too kind. ;)

Neil

Perfect all action image.

I appreciate the problems, Neil, but it is still a fine action drama.

David

Superb Neil A 200-400 would be a good choice

Oscar

It would but it is black and wont fit my 1D :)

Cheers all.

Fantastic capture, been following your project on your blog - your hard work is really paying off.

Thanks Dawn.

Fantastic action shot. Well done.

A fine shot Neil

Bob