Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug the Merlin portrait is spectacular. There's a calendar or large print shot there, I'm sure. Obviously you have chosen an alert and very raptor posture but what also lifts it is the very smooth background colour gradation. So perfect for the shot it might be a studio back drop! Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ -----Original Message----- Subject: [Leica] IMG: Hawk Hill birds Hawk Hill's fall raptor migration is in full swing, and when the Bay Area's fog cooperates there's plenty to see. A few samples from yesterday: The (very) common Turkey Vulture: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/cathartidae/tuvu02.jpg On the west coast the Broad-winged Hawk is very rare, however there are always a few sightings during the fall migration: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/accipitridae/bwha00.jpg The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory also bands the birds to track their movements. This immature male Merlin has been banded and is about to be released: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/falconidae/merl03.jpg All photos: R8/DMR Flight photos 560mm f/6.8 Telyt & shoulder stock Merlin 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R with UET-R extension tube, shoulder stock & monopod All comments welcome. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium MicrosoftR WindowsR and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information