Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

Jonathan Ashton · Dec 23, 2024

Canon EOS 50D
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
ƒ/5
500mm
1/500s
ISO 320
Photographer: Jon Ashton
Flash not fired
Wed, 10 March 2010 1:22 PM
Copyright: Jon Ashton
Adobe Photoshop 2025 Windows

I took this image way back in 2010, I decided to take another look at it using updated processing technique. The image was captured in a field where I knew the buzzard would be often be located in a large tree. I placed a road kill pheasant down as bait and I had already installed my hide.
(Slight recrop for presentation)

Steve Kaluski · Dec 24, 2024

Probably the best looking habitat this subject has been presented in, very authentic and natural looking.

TFS
Steve

Andreas Liedmann · Dec 24, 2024

Hi Jon ...
well a really cool and lovely shot of the Buzzard . Setting is nice and natural ... but the road kill takes this up a notch , way cooler than my crappy day chicks .
As posted ... I would think why are we gonna shoot with all the latest gimmicks

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Does look very good from all aspects ... the kit worked well at the time , with the latest processing options and knowledge you might have been able to get more from the file. Isn´t that cool ??

Super shot Jon

TFS Andreas

Brian Sump · Dec 24, 2024

Jon, I really like this frame. Dominant representation by the hawk in an appealing setting.

Love the bit in the beak and the way its looking left into the open part of the frame.

Nice tones and an overall pleasing arrangement. Well done sir!

Jonathan Ashton · Dec 24, 2024

Thanks very much everyone, I am glad you liked it, I must admit I was pleased especially when compared to my earlier versions.

Gabriela Plesea · Dec 29, 2024

This is such a nice image, Jon - glad you are revisiting those old folders.
Great colours and tones overall, well composed, subject stands out beautifully. Great sharpness. I too like the natural setting.
Just awesome, thank you for sharing,

Warmest regards,