Northern Harrier (Male)

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Here is another of our now resident, at least for the past month, Northern Harrier "Grey Ghost". Captured this image in late afternoon. C&C welcome.

D500, Nikon 500mm f 4/G + 1.4 TC, 1/1600s, f6.3, ISO 640, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.


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[annmpacheco]

Very nice topside view Geoffrey, I think you can get more detail. Also, could you get the eye any clearer or is that the nicitating membrane?

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Very nice topside view Geoffrey, I think you can get more detail. Also, could you get the eye any clearer or is that the nicitating membrane?

Thanks Ann. I was wondering if it was the nictitating membrane also. I looked closely and it's tough to tell. I did run NIK detail extracter, plus a tad of sharpening, but maybe could use more.

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[John Mack]

Always love the dorsal view frames like this. The composition is well balanced.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Ann and John.

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[Arthur Morris]

Nice dorsal pose. Does anyone know if this is a young male?

with love, artie

[arash_hazeghi]

This is an adult male, the nictitating membrane has made the eye partially closed.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Artie, and Arash.


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