This morning I’m posting a single, simple image – a Northern Harrier in flight against a plain blue sky.
1/2500, f/7.1, ISO 500, 500 f/4, natural light, canvas added for composition
This hawk was attempting to gain altitude, thus the angled body with the wing raised high. I seldom get the wing held this high in my harrier images. This position gave me nice light under the wing which, when combined with the good detail (the image hasn’t been cropped much), highlights the differences in color and pattern between the underwing coverts and the primary and secondary flight feathers – something I don’t often see this well-defined.
I like seeing those kinds of details.
Ron
Note: I’m on the road again for a few days and I’ll have no computer access so I won’t be able to respond to any comments in a timely fashion, though I do enjoy reading those comments in the email notifications I get on my phone.
Beautiful
gorgeous photo, and I know that bird well from Antelope Island
What an amazing shot. Love those rarely (never by me) seen details you captured. Have a wonderful time away…
Lovely shot and detail. I do love these guys!
Simply gorgeous!!
So streamlined! Even in this still, the bird looks like it’s zooming. Boy! Would I love to find a feather…beautiful! I could sit and admire it while I was in jail. I hope your trip is good…few people, many birds and other critters, beautiful scenery, good light and nice weather.
I love seeing those details as well. Thank you for sharing them.
What a wonderful shot Ron! Thanks so much for sharing!
Charlotte