Northern Harrier

[HarryB]

Hi Y'all,

For a few years now we have had a northern harrier hanging out at the wetlands. He has been a rather aggravating type as he makes frequent appearances but usually just outside decent shooting distance. A favorite move of his seemed to be to fly past my car's windshield and then as I scrambled out of the car to fly off giving me a marvelous view of his butt.

During the MI VI shoot he did his windhsield number again. Against my better judgement I got out of the car to get the traditional harrier butt shot. This time he decided to circle my car five times.

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[kirbinster]

Nice shots, but I thought I was going to see a picture of a jump jet.

 

[Houndog]

Beautiful series!

 

[lbasden]

Great shots Harry. His previous antics were just to get you prepared for the real show.

 

[Louis Champan]

Outstanding Harry, These guys usually don't stick around long enough or close enough to get these type shot off.

 

[alexf]

Excellent. I got a couple of side shots once, but the very early morning light was still too low. I'll get him next time.

 

[mike mac]

Excellent shots I have been agravated by this bird for many years now

 

[HarryB]

Nice shots, but I thought I was going to see a picture of a jump jet.

Thanks and you can always see pictures of some jump jet. :biggrin:

 

[HarryB]

Beautiful series!

Thanks Jeff

 

[DW Brewer]

Congrats on the capture. I've chased that same bird more than once without yet getting a decent image!

 

[colincarter]

lovely shots harry, looking forward to meeting you in March

best wishes

Colin

 

[alexf]

I got one!

I knew I had one in my unprocessed pile, albeit underexposed. NX2 to the rescue. My first half-decent harrier.

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[mattcham]

Beautiful captures Harry!
I was at Viera last week and saw this bird once. I relived your past experience, I got only butt shots.
Out of focus too as he was flying low and the background foliage tricked the AF.

 

[HarryB]

Great shots Harry. His previous antics were just to get you prepared for the real show.

Thanks Larry, he gave me three years to prepare. :biggrin:

 

[HarryB]

Outstanding Harry, These guys usually don't stick around long enough or close enough to get these type shot off.

Thanks Louie, I was very, very lucky.

 

[HarryB]

I got one!

I knew I had one in my unprocessed pile, albeit underexposed. NX2 to the rescue. My first half-decent harrier.

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Congrats Alex

 

[Backdoctor]

persistance pays off Harry. Can you convince him to repeat next time I am there?