Northern Harrier Taking Off

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padrepaul

padrepaul

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Made a "quick run" to look for owls yesterday but no dice, but northern harriers were around. Unfortunately he was on the "wrong" side with the sun behind him, so not sure what to think of this, but fun to see him take off.

Nikon D6, 800 5.6, 1/2000, f 7.1, ISO 640

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padrepaul said:
Made a "quick run" to look for owls yesterday but no dice, but northern harriers were around. Unfortunately he was on the "wrong" side with the sun behind him, so not sure what to think of this, but fun to see him take off.

Nikon D6, 800 5.6, 1/2000, f 7.1, ISO 640

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Not the wrong lighting at all. IMO the lighting makes the difference in what could have been just another BIF shot to something different. Really a compelling image. And with the lighting in the overall scene nothing is going to pull the eye away from that bird. Back/angular light on birds' wings is one of my favorites.
 
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NorthernFocus said:
Not the wrong lighting at all. IMO the lighting makes the difference in what could have been just another BIF shot to something different. Really a compelling image. And with the lighting in the overall scene nothing is going to pull the eye away from that bird. Back/angular light on birds' wings is one of my favorites.
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Thanks - and my bad, upon closer inspection the other bird person said it was northern harrier, but I believe it's rough legged hawk.
 
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@padrepaul, those are both inspiring shots! Congrats on getting to experience that moment. That's why we keep going out.

Isn't it funny how some of us (me included) will look at our own images and always wish something was better? In this case, it was the "wrong" light. Yet, in the eyes of others, it is stunning, otherworldly, beautiful, etc. I think that our want to constantly have something be just a notch better is what drives us. It gets us to keep going out in search of that perfect shot. It keeps us coming to places like BCG forums, Youtube, and many others in search of education from folks like @Steve, @DRwyoming, and the coutless other amazing talents out there. It is what makes this such an addiction for some. Most importantly, that drive is what makes this an awesome lifelong adventure. Many other "hobbies" are easier to master and lose interest in. Photography gets us out of the day-to-day, putting us in nature rather that be urban or remote. It is soul healing for the photographer, and that feeling gets passed on to the viewer in a magical win for all.

What a great group of folks to share with here.
 
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KCPhoto said:
@padrepaul, those are both inspiring shots! Congrats on getting to experience that moment. That's why we keep going out.

Isn't it funny how some of us (me included) will look at our own images and always wish something was better? In this case, it was the "wrong" light. Yet, in the eyes of others, it is stunning, otherworldly, beautiful, etc. I think that our want to constantly have something be just a notch better is what drives us. It gets us to keep going out in search of that perfect shot. It keeps us coming to places like BCG forums, Youtube, and many others in search of education from folks like @Steve, @DRwyoming, and the coutless other amazing talents out there. It is what makes this such an addiction for some. Most importantly, that drive is what makes this an awesome lifelong adventure. Many other "hobbies" are easier to master and lose interest in. Photography gets us out of the day-to-day, putting us in nature rather that be urban or remote. It is soul healing for the photographer, and that feeling gets passed on to the viewer in a magical win for all.

What a great group of folks to share with here.
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Thanks! I appreciate the comments and also helpful suggestions on this forum to help me improve. Online Ive experienced all from too positive and never a critical word to forums where its constant bashing. Really glad I found this forum.
 
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To me the subject matter overrides the fact that the lighting wasn't where you desired. I really like working with Northern Harriers myself.
Nice shots!
 
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