1\/4000, f\/5.6, ISO 125, Canon R5, Canon EF500mm f\/4L IS II USM + 1.4 tc, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\nThis is the female of the pair, carrying what could only be described as a less than nourishing meal. It’s fur and part of the hide from some mammal – possibly a vole or other small rodent but it could be from something else larger. Harriers don’t scavenge for food as often as some other raptors but they will scavenge when times are tough, as they are now in northern Utah because of all the snow on the ground. During harsh winters I’ve seen harriers scavenging ducks, coots, fish and even a frozen store-bought chicken (some ethics-deprived photographer’s attempt at baiting).<\/p>\n
I really like the photo for a variety of reasons. She’s sharp throughout, her tipped flight posture reveals all of her well-lit and gorgeous dorsal plumage, the potential food in her bill adds interest and the natural habitat in the background floats my boat.<\/p>\n
But for me the photo’s most standout feature is its three-dimensional quality. Perception of 3D in photos varies significantly with the viewer and at first I didn’t see it because the photo was underexposed in camera. But as soon as I processed the image its 3D qualities jumped out at me so strongly I almost felt like I could reach out and touch her.<\/p>\n
Anyway, that’s how I see the image. Your mileage may, and probably will, vary.<\/p>\n
Ron<\/p>\n
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