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Sparrowhawk
ChrisKten

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

Fred was waiting in one of my trees for the smaller birds to return... this was his reaction as an unsuspecting Chaffinch flew towards the tree. Through the double glazing and some greenery in the way... raining yesterday too.

Camera Maker: SONY
Camera Model: SLT-A58
Lens: 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Image Date: 2016-01-31 11:23:49 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 300.0mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
Aperture: /5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: +0.30 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Copyright: 2015 Chris K
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Habitat
Garden
Location
London UK
Date taken
31/1/2015
Scientific name
Accipiter nisus
Equipment used
Sony SLT-A58 + Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
S K Gudi
Always on the hunt, isn't he? Great pose, expression, details & close up shot; Chris!! tfs.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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A brilliant behavioral shot and narrative, Chris ... great work ... tfs ...
 
delia todd
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LOL Fred sure looks interested, doesn't he Chris!!

A super picture to get of him - very well done laddie.

Rain!! ? You don't know what rain is boy! You should be here this morning!!!;)
 

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