redtail

dbaker1221

havn't seen many raptors up here lately (forum) so I'll throw some up.
most of these are from 1-2 weeks ago

1 only posting this because the leg band.. I found it interesting & contacted the wisconsin DNR. obviously you can't read the band but they said that it looked like a gov. and probably from a catch & release along the Mississippi:dunno


2. I thought maybe it was a rehab bird...anyway it's mate was not banded
they were chowing on a oppossum by the road.


3 different day & redtail


4
get set.....


5 GO!!!!


I have seen almost none in the past week...I'm thinking they are getting nests ready:dunno

jhowdy

Nice work Dave. Do you use any fill flash in the field on these type of images or strickly natural lighting? Trying to learn a little about using fill flash and was just curious about your approach, thanks.

dbaker1221

thanks...no flash....I'm not that good with it, so I try to lighten stuff in pp using levels & maybe the dodge tool.

summerz

Awesome Birds, nice shots.

dbaker1221

summerz wrote:

Awesome Birds, nice shots.

thanks for the comments

raptorcaptor

Like the second shot, alot Dave!

mepaparazzi

The last four pics are almost as if the birdie posed for you!
Lucky! Well done pal!

Harryb

Good captures in some very difficult lighting conditions.