Buzzard Portrait

© Jeroen Stel

Buzzard Portrait

Uploaded: December 18, 2006

Description

Hi Guys,

In the same area (De Meern/The Netherlands) where I found my co-operative Kestrel, I found this Buzzard that let's me approach him within 3 meters! Unfortunately he has a bad habit of choosing manmade perches such as signs, latern-poles..etc. So I chose to get a portrait this time..

Close enough to take his portrait, even without using the 1.4 TC!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon 1Ds
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: F 10
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: - 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: no
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous: frame 1
ISO: 250
Lens: 500mm F4.5
Focal length:500 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Full Frame
Homemade Beanbag from car window for support
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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Comments

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 18, 2006

Fantastic capture. Beautiful bird. #574267

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 18, 2006

Jeroen, excellent colors, detail, clarity and lighting. #3716329

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