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  1. 02-28-2009, 08:41 PM #1
    AgingEyes
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    Male Harrier Flying

    Had a chance to take some better shots of the Harrier today. Cloudy sky -> bright background.


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  2. 02-28-2009, 08:47 PM #2
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    I would say you nailed him good on this one AA .Sharpness, color ,good eye detail. Well Captured
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  3. 02-28-2009, 09:22 PM #3
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    You've pretty much nailed it. :thumbsup:

    Love the bird's "stare", and sharpness. Background still shows some detail on my monitor.
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  4. 03-01-2009, 12:38 AM #4
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Great image!! This is one I would be framing and putting on my wall if it was mine. Go for it!!

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  5. 03-01-2009, 05:33 AM #5
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Great capture!! Man that is one bright background...works well however!
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  6. 03-01-2009, 05:36 AM #6
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    AWESOME!.. I love in flight shots on a cloudy backdrop. You've exposed it perfectly, excellent sharpness. Bravo!
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  7. 03-01-2009, 10:58 AM #7
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    It's a winner. :thumbsup:
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  8. 03-01-2009, 01:39 PM #8
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric D
    Man that is one bright background.
    Hey, I have something even brighter


    Thank you guys for looking and the nice comments !!
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  9. 03-01-2009, 02:31 PM #9
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    What are the specs of the image? iso shutter ect....

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  10. 03-01-2009, 05:53 PM #10
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Well done A really nice capture!

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  11. 03-01-2009, 08:57 PM #11
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    That image is amazing!!
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  12. 03-01-2009, 09:44 PM #12
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Quote Originally Posted by jordanjez193
    What are the specs of the image? iso shutter ect....
    330mm. ISO 800 f4 1/800 sec. No flash. Manual exposure mode.
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  13. 03-02-2009, 09:17 AM #13
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Wow, super shot. That plain background really makes him stand out.
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  14. 03-02-2009, 01:23 PM #14
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    That's a beautiful shot of a beautiful specimen.
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  15. 03-02-2009, 08:58 PM #15
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    You can't nail them much better than this! Excellent capture! I particularly like the head position and eye contact. Excellent, excellent work!
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  16. 03-03-2009, 05:44 AM #16
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    Re: Male Harrier Flying

    Great image. I need to go for a ride and try to get some better images than I got last week.

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