MD Osprey
Just think how much better this could have been if it wasn't taken with my broken D300!
I sent it in today to get the focus fixed. Recent use of my D200 enlightened me to how bad the D300 was performing. view larger (while I post this half tongue-in-cheek because it is ok, there's so many shots I missed because the d300 was thinking about *improved focus* and the moment passed...)
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leaders added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
Gregg Obst (35 months ago | reply)
Excellent flight catch and composition Jon. He/she is definitely looking at you with curiosity.
scubapup (35 months ago | reply)
oh yeah! hope you get your d300 back soon!
scubapup added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
www.matthansenphotography.com (35 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot. Love the DoF and framing! And at least you don't have to use a D70!!!! haha
* * Amanda * * (35 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called www.flickr.com/groups/1018900@N24/, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Wow, superb!!!
kestrelhawk (35 months ago | reply)
great shot. it looks like your were flying with him.
Tundra Winds Images by Donna (35 months ago | reply)
Fantastic that you did get this one!!
CPG Photography (35 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
MNesterpics added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
MNesterpics (35 months ago | reply)
wow this is outstanding
great shot
Café del Roble added this photo to their favorites. (35 months ago)
0 W8ing (35 months ago | reply)
that's what the bird's sayin'... "what are you doing shooting me with that limpin' D300, man? come on, my Claws are sharper than That!"
m. geven (35 months ago | reply)
Thank god I don't have problems with my D300's yet, but the D400 is already rumoured...... Can immagine your frustration though and I have had some problems with my camera's too and they always happen when you can't have those kind of problems. Something they call Murphy's law isn't it?
Ray Morris added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
Ray Morris (35 months ago | reply)
xcellant jon..wow could it get better
greybeh1979 added this photo to her favorites. (35 months ago)
george_gww (35 months ago | reply)
He's checking you out Jon !!
Must be pretty close to the nest
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~MAMA Z~ (35 months ago | reply)
A missed shot is always rewarded eventually. This is one of them.
Seen in my contact’s photos. Have a great day!
trykemom (35 months ago | reply)
I can see the problem in the large version. It doesn't really show in the small version so just keep it small. :-) Just kidding. It is so frustrating to get so close but have a problem. I hope they get it fixed. Thank goodness for us you have a back up.
ImageInnovation Photography (35 months ago | reply)
They say that as long as you get the eye sharp, nothing else matters. :-) Well, it's sure sharp in this shot -- looks like he wants to drill you with a laser beam.
Doug Lloyd added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
Skipbro (35 months ago | reply)
I don't question your doubting the performance of this camera, but I think this is a pretty darn good shot. Just look at that eye.
trykemom (35 months ago | reply)
No, on the large the focus on the eye is just missed. Jon is right to send it in. It is very frustrating for that to happen. This is such a good photo otherwise.
Pat Ulrich added this photo to their favorites. (35 months ago)
Pat Ulrich (35 months ago | reply)
really awesome shot - love the eye contact!
PauerKorde Photo (35 months ago | reply)
I can see what you mean about it not being -quite- what you were hoping for.. I hope they get the d300 right this time..
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mawa_73527 mawpix.com added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
Laurie-B (35 months ago | reply)
You can always claim this as your Impressionist Period. ;)
Awesome shot.
~Lux Aeterna~ added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
_ njphoto [deleted] (35 months ago | reply)
great close up Jon!!
James Marvin Phelps added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
James Marvin Phelps (35 months ago | reply)
Stunning capture!
Angel Cher ♥ added this photo to her favorites. (35 months ago)
Angel Cher ♥ (35 months ago | reply)
Cool, love the motion and how sharp you got the face!!
garyhymes added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
garyhymes (35 months ago | reply)
Wow. That is spectacular.
blypix (35 months ago | reply)
lol! so cute that he was looking at you! :)
dbcnwa added this photo to his favorites. (35 months ago)
rivadock4 (35 months ago | reply)
The image stabilizer might be off too and zigging when it should zag.
jbhaber added this photo to their favorites. (34 months ago)
jbhaber (34 months ago | reply)
Priceless!
MIDNIGHT 47/Donna (34 months ago | reply)
AMAZING ! He has his eye on you,did you have a line in?LOL!!
New Santos -Fotógrafo (33 months ago | reply)
very good!!!
Aztlek added this photo to his favorites. (22 months ago)