Happy New Year folks!
This is my first post for 2014 so you can say I'm pretty much a lurker for now..
The first shot was a result over a span of 3 unfruitful weekends - a "SPEED HUMPS 15 MPH" warning sign was visible from the shooting position (along a steep slope) which view can be lined up against a dry tree branch where this Merlin 'usually' perches resulting the spotlight effect. Despite the fact that one of the elements involved was man-made rather than by nature, I'm quite pleased with the outcome. The rest of the shots were from last December thru last weekend.
1. Lady Merlin in the Spotlight
1DX | 600mm + 2.0X TC = 1200mm | f/8 | 1/1000s | ISO1000 | Manual
Absolutely incredible had you not mentioned the sign i would never have guessed and even though you did it is still my favorite.Please don't lurk anymore and post more of your awesome images .
These are superb Phoo. You are a master of techs but you are also gifted with a great eye. A potent combo demonstrated so well in these images. Some of these have what I call layers of goodness, meaning they are good on many different levels.
Terrific, sharp images. I saw a Merlin streak by me last week, perch momentarily, and then disappear. I got zilch!
Here you have various poses, predation, beautiful backgrounds.... Wow, well done!
Just excellent as always Phoo. I follow you on 500px so I get to see a lot of this stuff early but am glad you came back over here to share it to all of us.
