Red Tail in the morning (new to the forum) (1 Viewer)

[oleaf]

One morning a couple weeks ago I got lucky with this.

We've got a perfect dead birch about 150 ft out our living room window
that is used by owls, osprey and hawks. Got lucky!
This was at 300mm + 1.4 and handheld... through a window!
Took about 20 shots to find a good enough image ( I know the highlights are blown out but the light was getting harsh)

Hope you like!

Cheers,

Oleaf

 

[Astrokev]

One morning a couple weeks ago I got lucky with this.

We've got a perfect dead birch about 150 ft out our living room window
that is used by owls, osprey and hawks. Got lucky!
This was at 300mm + 1.4 and handheld... through a window!
Took about 20 shots to find a good enough image ( I know the highlights are blown out but the light was getting harsh)

Hope you like!

Cheers,

Oleaf

Great photo Oleaf. Like the colours - harmonise nicely. Putting the bird towards the edge works really well, but (and here's the constructive criticism!) - it's a shame the bird is looking OUT of the picture. For better composition I think it would be stronger if it were looking toward the right. As it is, it's gaze leads you out of the frame. Other than that, great shot.
Astrokev

 

[oleaf]

Great photo Oleaf. Like the colours - harmonise nicely. Putting the bird towards the edge works really well, but (and here's the constructive criticism!) - it's a shame the bird is looking OUT of the picture. For better composition I think it would be stronger if it were looking toward the right. As it is, it's gaze leads you out of the frame. Other than that, great shot.
Astrokev

Hi Astrokev,

I totally agree. What you can't see to the left is a very messy tangle of branches. I waited for him to look the other way, but no luck.

Cheers,

Oleaf

 

[Lisa W]

Very nice shot, Oleaf, and welcome to the forum. I like the colors also.