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Nov 1, 2018 13:38:12   #
jak86094
 
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers as they glide near the ground on search of prey. Their white rump makes them distinguishable, and their owl-like eyes are unique in the hawk world. This individual was circling back overhead on the winds. I had to shoot fast and didn't have time to use the right settings. As a result, it's both a bit noisy and blurred if blown up very large. Most of my shots had the sky behind the hawk, but this one shows trees and a far-off building which I think make for a nice contrast to the bird. Hope you enjoy.


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Nov 1, 2018 14:08:22   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
I did enjoy.

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Nov 1, 2018 15:33:21   #
jak86094
 
NMGal wrote:
I did enjoy.


Thanks, NMGal. Much appreciated.

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Nov 1, 2018 17:24:25   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice capture.

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Nov 1, 2018 17:26:32   #
jak86094
 
kpmac wrote:
Nice capture.


Thanks kpmac. just wish I'd seen it a couple of moments sooner. I never got it fully locked in and was panning really fast as it sailed past.

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Nov 1, 2018 19:28:25   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
jak86094 wrote:
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers as they glide near the ground on search of prey. Their white rump makes them distinguishable, and their owl-like eyes are unique in the hawk world. This individual was circling back overhead on the winds. I had to shoot fast and didn't have time to use the right settings. As a result, it's both a bit noisy and blurred if blown up very large. Most of my shots had the sky behind the hawk, but this one shows trees and a far-off building which I think make for a nice contrast to the bird. Hope you enjoy.
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers... (show quote)


Very nice shot, jak

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Nov 1, 2018 19:37:34   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
I like it.

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Nov 2, 2018 01:11:06   #
jak86094
 
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very nice shot, jak


Thank you Gregory.

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Nov 2, 2018 01:12:00   #
jak86094
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I like it.


Thanks so much.

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Nov 2, 2018 07:22:27   #
Stlawrence
 
You did great considering the circumstances; shooting on the wing, so to speak. I doubt I would have even tried the shot. Harriers are spectacular creatures. I love birds and really enjoyed this image. Thanks for sharing.

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Nov 2, 2018 08:33:18   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
jak86094 wrote:
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers as they glide near the ground on search of prey. Their white rump makes them distinguishable, and their owl-like eyes are unique in the hawk world. This individual was circling back overhead on the winds. I had to shoot fast and didn't have time to use the right settings. As a result, it's both a bit noisy and blurred if blown up very large. Most of my shots had the sky behind the hawk, but this one shows trees and a far-off building which I think make for a nice contrast to the bird. Hope you enjoy.
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers... (show quote)


Great shot, jak!

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Nov 2, 2018 08:37:21   #
surfdog
 
very much enjoyed

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Nov 2, 2018 09:17:47   #
Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania
 
jak86094 wrote:
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers as they glide near the ground on search of prey. Their white rump makes them distinguishable, and their owl-like eyes are unique in the hawk world. This individual was circling back overhead on the winds. I had to shoot fast and didn't have time to use the right settings. As a result, it's both a bit noisy and blurred if blown up very large. Most of my shots had the sky behind the hawk, but this one shows trees and a far-off building which I think make for a nice contrast to the bird. Hope you enjoy.
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers... (show quote)


Really nice capture jak...I know how hard it is catch them in flight

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Nov 2, 2018 10:12:42   #
Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast
 
jak86094 wrote:
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers as they glide near the ground on search of prey. Their white rump makes them distinguishable, and their owl-like eyes are unique in the hawk world. This individual was circling back overhead on the winds. I had to shoot fast and didn't have time to use the right settings. As a result, it's both a bit noisy and blurred if blown up very large. Most of my shots had the sky behind the hawk, but this one shows trees and a far-off building which I think make for a nice contrast to the bird. Hope you enjoy.
I've frequently enjoyed watching Northern Harriers... (show quote)


Great shot jak, they are hard to catch, especially here in FL since it seems they're ALWAYS flying away.......either way they are beautiful birds

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Nov 2, 2018 10:38:59   #
jak86094
 
Stlawrence wrote:
You did great considering the circumstances; shooting on the wing, so to speak. I doubt I would have even tried the shot. Harriers are spectacular creatures. I love birds and really enjoyed this image. Thanks for sharing.


I had a moment of hesitation before I started shooting, that was the time I should have been acquiring focus. I couldn’t tell what I had until I got home to a large screen. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it.

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