At The Breakfast Buffet
Nov 19, 2018 15:37:22 #
A closeup from 75-90 feet.
Came down a bit before 8AM and looked out, no birds, went closer to the glass doors and looked up at the power wires.
Hello! This guy was placed to watch 6 back yards and make a choice from the breakfast bar.
Almost a silhouette with just a bit of morning light on the left side and most of the head. Bringing up the body feathers produced a lot of noise and killed a lot of the sharpness. Yes I tried a bit different PP on each to see if I could up the IQ on the body feathers.
Tonight I will mount the flash on the camera so it is there if I get a repeat visit. (guide # of 60 m so it is in range)
80D, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/400 @ f/6.3, ISO 320 picture #1 and 400 #2 handheld, putting up tripod and gimbal head and leaving it ready.
Came down a bit before 8AM and looked out, no birds, went closer to the glass doors and looked up at the power wires.
Hello! This guy was placed to watch 6 back yards and make a choice from the breakfast bar.
Almost a silhouette with just a bit of morning light on the left side and most of the head. Bringing up the body feathers produced a lot of noise and killed a lot of the sharpness. Yes I tried a bit different PP on each to see if I could up the IQ on the body feathers.
Tonight I will mount the flash on the camera so it is there if I get a repeat visit. (guide # of 60 m so it is in range)
80D, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/400 @ f/6.3, ISO 320 picture #1 and 400 #2 handheld, putting up tripod and gimbal head and leaving it ready.
Nov 19, 2018 15:42:02 #
Wonderful work, Bob! Smart birds to pass up breakfast at your place this morning.
Nov 19, 2018 15:46:01 #
Nov 19, 2018 15:51:18 #
UTMike wrote:
Wonderful work, Bob! Smart birds to pass up breakfast at your place this morning.
A bit later there was one large Eurasian Dove that landed on the same wire about 50 feet to the hawk's right. I got a vibe of "You may have the speed and power but I have the tight turns and agility. Not to mention being able to duck into smaller places you can't go. So I will just sit here and warn everyone where you are." A bit later they were both gone and the mob showed up at the feeders.
Nov 19, 2018 18:34:06 #
Nov 19, 2018 18:37:15 #
robertjerl wrote:
A closeup from 75-90 feet. br Came down a bit befo... (show quote)
fine images Robert.
Nov 19, 2018 21:09:46 #
Sylvias wrote:
A handsome bird, excellent set. 
Thank you very much.
Nov 19, 2018 21:10:11 #
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Nov 20, 2018 02:33:55 #
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