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08-SEP-2013 Hank v/d Velde

20130908 215 SERIES - Merlin.jpg

My Backyard - just across the fence

Two images of a Merlin that recently came to check out my bird feeders from a nearby tree.

Top image:Nearly full frame shot.


Vertical, close crop.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso280 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Sep-2013 15:20:01
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D800
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent280
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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Martin Wenzel24-Sep-2013 14:08
Great shots, Hank!
Chris Spracklen17-Sep-2013 20:35
Fabulous, Hank! Cracking photos, as ever.
I'm just ever so slightly jealous that you had a merlin land in your garden!!!
Colin Storey17-Sep-2013 19:42
Two fantastic images of this great garden visitor.
bill friedlander17-Sep-2013 17:38
So lucky that the birds are coming to you! A couple of great shots, Hank! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet17-Sep-2013 16:33
Very nice pictures.
Char17-Sep-2013 15:28
Excellent detailed captures of this beautiful Merlin, Hank!
jychamberland17-Sep-2013 13:16
superb shot Hank! Lucky man to see this merlin in your backyard :-)
Lieve Snellings17-Sep-2013 12:19
Prachtige reeks Hank ! De tweede close-up is formidabel ! V
Julie Tremblay17-Sep-2013 12:14
Nice visitor to your yard. Well done!
Stephanie17-Sep-2013 11:37
Two beautiful captures Hank! Hopefully this Merlin isn't checking out the visitors at your bird feeders....
Tom LeRoy17-Sep-2013 09:40
Fine shots, Hank Superb sharpness and colors, especially the close crop. V
Marjan Schavemaker17-Sep-2013 08:44
Mooi, Hank, echt kwaliteit! Wat een mooie vogels kom jij tegen! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal17-Sep-2013 08:10
Twee prachtige foto's en mooi van scherpte!!
Carol Rollins17-Sep-2013 04:35
Beautiful images. That close up is really super! ~
Bryan Murahashi17-Sep-2013 04:26
Great captures of your backyard raptor. V
joseantonio17-Sep-2013 04:16
Two beautiful images of this beauty.
fotabug17-Sep-2013 04:02
Wow, simply fabulous! V
Guest 17-Sep-2013 03:04
Two very nice images...
De'Carr Studio17-Sep-2013 01:53
Love it!
Jean D17-Sep-2013 01:52
Congrats on these excellent captures from the leisure of your home, Hank..
Trent Watts17-Sep-2013 01:47
Nice shot Hank. I like the sideways stare as if there is something of interest close by.
hayl17-Sep-2013 00:41
Sharp images - and a good backyard.
francoisconstantin17-Sep-2013 00:27
Great shots!!!
janescottcumming17-Sep-2013 00:07
Two beautiful shots! Love the vertical one.
s_barbour16-Sep-2013 23:59
Oh wow, what a terrific find and shot Hank!
Guest 16-Sep-2013 23:41
Man... Love these. Send one to me.
Missed Opportunities16-Sep-2013 23:40
Tow great images on this raptor; one can only imagine what he/she is thinking!
Ted Busby16-Sep-2013 23:24
Really like your second image..nice close up view.
Jim Coffman16-Sep-2013 23:07
Very well seen and captured,Hank!
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