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mick johnson
04-03-2008, 21:23
This is probabaly one of the wariest birds I've ever photographed. It was taken from a hide I have near a quarry and I am only 10 yards away so it's not cropped.

I have this hide to try and photograph Buzzards but the Raven pays the odd visit. It's easily as big as the Buzzard as you can see against a full grown Rabbit.

And yes, I put the Rabbit there.

And no, I did'nt, and don't, kill them for this purpose.

Hope it does'nt offend anyone.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/Rav.jpg
Veracocha
04-03-2008, 21:30
Yes, very nice. Love the light reflecting back on the wings. Well worth the effort.
CT
04-03-2008, 21:59
Lovely capture - and I'm not offended. ;)
Venomator
04-03-2008, 22:54
Super effort ... :thumbs: ... and great image ... :D





:p
paulc
04-03-2008, 23:51
superb bird and well caught..offended I am not but would like to see a buzzard shot if you have any, we have tons of buzzards all flying along the motorway and have often thought of baiting one for a photo...in the snow would be pretty cool.
mikeyb
05-03-2008, 09:32
Superb, the light, the Bokeh, the detail, everything, camera and lens details etc, please.

Mike.
Kim
05-03-2008, 10:26
They really are quite beautiful birds aren't they. Lovey shot.
Woodsy
05-03-2008, 10:32
Cracking stuff there. Not offended in the slightest :)

Seems as though you have a sweet deal going on with the hide as well! To get that close is awsome :)
Groucho
05-03-2008, 10:59
Excellent photograph and very impressive bokeh:thumbs:
elvis
05-03-2008, 16:44
nice shot you can't get a more natural shot than that.
james_death
05-03-2008, 17:16
Great stuff...Carrion...regardless i say.
Janice
05-03-2008, 17:18
Carrion...regardless, I say.

doh!!! :bang: :D :lol:

Great shot by the way!!
Jophotography
05-03-2008, 17:30
Fantastic shot! Very clear and good detail.

The bird looks massive compared to the rabbit, although they are quite big.
mick johnson
05-03-2008, 18:16
Thank's for the comments, it sort of makes it all worthwhile.

Mikeyb.... I used a Sigma 100-300f4 @f5.6 and a 20d.

The background is distant hillside about 1/4 mile away or more. I put the hide there because of the background and built a mound of turf to put the Rabbit on (looks like a grave) and get a totally clean view.