Merlin

[cybertec69]

One from today, there was a pair of them hiding in the tree ready for an ambush, teamwork always works best. D500 and Nikon 200-500mm hand held. Did some serious post getting rid of the shadows, and the harsh light hitting the bird on it's breast side, not the best of lighting.

1. Merlin Portrait

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2. Same shot above

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Thanks for looking

 

[catalyst]

Really great job on the portrait. They are maybe my favorite falcon, and I've only come across them a few times in perhaps ten years of birding.

 

[Butlerkid]

Nice shot. I'd prefer a crop somewhere between #1 and #2.

 

[Jeff1]

Super shot! Good job on the portrait. Jeff

 

[olshroom]

Excellent photos

 

[drr1531]

Beautiful bird and you captured it in an awesome pose. In the tight crop the effects of PP can be seen in the shadows. As Karen suggested a crop between these two might be optimum. Maybe a 4x5 format that removes some of the tangle at left but not so tight that the noise shows.

 

[cybertec69]

Nice shot. I'd prefer a crop somewhere between #1 and #2.

Thank you Karen, I adjusted it a bit.

Super shot! Good job on the portrait. Jeff

Thank you Jeff

Excellent photos

Thank you Jim

Beautiful bird and you captured it in an awesome pose. In the tight crop the effects of PP can be seen in the shadows. As Karen suggested a crop between these two might be optimum. Maybe a 4x5 format that removes some of the tangle at left but not so tight that the noise shows.

Thank you Dan