Raptor
Taken at a local raptor sanctuary
Taken at a local raptor sanctuary
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Aug, 2013Views
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Awards
Action Award
Chatter Award
Contender in the Visual Poetry Project
Gem Award
Achievement in Originality
Zenith Award
Top Pick Award
Staff Favorite
Halfway22 Award
Top Shot Award 22
Jewel Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Judge Favorite
Top Shot Award 21
Editor's Choice
Staff Winter Selection 2015
Well Done
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
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Behind The Lens
Location
This image was taken at Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire. It is a raptor centre and Aviation museum.Time
Most likely taken in the morning not long after my husband and I arrived.Lighting
Natural light with some shade from the buildingEquipment
Hand held Canon 50d with a Sigma 75-200 zoom lensInspiration
I love wildlife and although taken in captivity this bird still offers character.Editing
Just a crop to draw attention to the face.In my camera bag
Canon 50d, Sigma 50mm prime, Canon 18-55mm and my 75-200mm Sigma zoomFeedback
Get down to their eye level and talk quietly to them to get their attention. Loud noise will just make them flap about and get stressed.
