The Raptor Concervancy of VA was at Huntley Meadows today, and had some beautiful birds to show off. They were at the National Zoo last week too.
I used off camera flash from ground level for this one... D200 w/ 80-400mmVR and extension tubes from about 4 feet. (no crop, ie 10 megapixels of hawki-goodness!).
This photo was taken on May 6, 2007 using a Nikon D200.
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ANDI2.. (62 months ago | reply)
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awesome shot.............
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emace (62 months ago | reply)
Cool composition on this one. Neat close up!
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Wow! I'm in awe! You get THE most incredible shots!
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lemperleconnie (62 months ago | reply)
Beautiful closeup shot!
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rivadock4 (62 months ago | reply)
Great shot. So close.
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Amazing shot taken at a great angle. That beak looks like a lethal weapon.
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*Rosemea MacPherson (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you for the visit!!
Outstanding photo!!
We ran into you at the
National Zoo:-)
I thought it was so interesting;-)
Have a great week!
XOXOXOXOOX
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Raúl Baena (62 months ago | reply)
bonito angulo, impresionante
Picture Taker 2 (62 months ago | reply)
A really OUTSTANDING capture Jon. Very well done.
Thanks for sharing.
Nino H (62 months ago | reply)
amazing close up. great details.
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Gini~ (62 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, Jon. Great catch light in this shot.
techmuse (62 months ago | reply)
Spectacular---
melanerpist (62 months ago | reply)
i noticed you guys shooting there today, i was so jealous of your lenses from afar! i see they made some great shots!
Doug Lloyd (62 months ago | reply)
Very interesting comp here.
Doug
AlexandraPhotos (62 months ago | reply)
I love the perspective of this shot. Very beautiful
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emmalyssa (62 months ago | reply)
Stunning!
KatharinaJeger (62 months ago | reply)
nice
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Rahul Sadagopan (62 months ago | reply)
*wow*
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Phillip Chitwood (62 months ago | reply)
Wow! You could print this the size of a football field!
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Jeannette Greaves (62 months ago | reply)
Great close up!
Pulok Pattanayak (62 months ago | reply)
Right on the spot.
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Awesome shot!
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Paul Dallgas-Frey (62 months ago | reply)
So cool to see!!!
~Lux Aeterna~ (62 months ago | reply)
Just gorgeous! I can see your reflection in his eye on the big version ;-)
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Amazing, Jon!!!
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absolutely amazing!!
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Great close up Jon!
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Picture This1 . (62 months ago | reply)
This is a great shot He seems to be in deep thought
amnesiak1978 (62 months ago | reply)
amazing!
Red Dog 3D (62 months ago | reply)
Great perspective, intense. Fave.
DonnerE (62 months ago | reply)
A beautiful composition and a beautiful raptor!
cindy47452 (60 months ago | reply)
He looks sad. I know he's not, but he just looks that way.
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Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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