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Photographer Jinggoy Montenejo  Jinggoy Montenejo {Karma:7736}
Project #24 The Decisive Moment Camera Model Nikon D200
Categories Wildlife
Film Format Digital JPEG High
Portfolio Flight Shots
Lens Nikon  80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
Uploaded 7/13/2006 Film / Memory Type Sandisk 1GB Ultra II
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Views 574 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 25 Rating
6.20
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Location City -  Half Moon Bay
State -  CA
Country - United States   United States
About This is a shot similar to my first Red Tail Hawk posted earlier. But this is actually the first time I got a shot with her talons extended. So I am thrilled. I'm learning a lot from Mr. Armani.
I had to adjust the saturation since the hawk came a bit on the 'reddish' side coming out of the camera. I only had the clear blue sky for background.

Honest critiques really appreciated.
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There are 25 Comments in 1 Pages
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Collin Stebbins   {K:1868} 1/14/2007
Very well captured! Do you use fill flash to capture details under the wings. Thanks for commenting on my picture. Regards, Collin.

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 9/6/2006
well taken.
well seen.
nice details.
H.A

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 7/19/2006
Hi Jinggoy,
Yes, the Marcus trademark is all over this one! Nothing wrong with that at all :)
Andre

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Mary Slade   {K:40338} 7/18/2006
Wonderful image. The clarity and the colours beautiful.

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Dave Holland Dave Holland   {K:13074} 7/16/2006
Classical, textbook patterns here. With the minimal blur to show character and motion, I would choose this one for a bird atlas. I didn't realize there was so little banding of the tail in this species.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/15/2006
Dear Jinggoy, since you have already gone under the umbrella of the great man (Marcus) .. what more can be said ?? .... but no, it CAN be said. Since you yourself, are a GREAT photographer, by all means !!!.. this is your new area..and all of us can see how much prospect you have in this field, too !!!

all the very best,
sincerely,
Avi

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Marco Donatiello   {K:12147} 7/14/2006
Uno scatto che ben descrive la voglia di libertŕ di questo animale...
Complimenti!
Ciao

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 7/14/2006
A wonderful capture, Jinggoy!
Dave.

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Phillip  Minnis    Phillip  Minnis    {K:13131} 7/14/2006
A very striking image, Jinggoy! Watch out Marcus - Jinggoy's coming to get you!!!! LOL

A fabulous image! Well captured, my friend!

Cheers

Phil

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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:96391} 7/13/2006
great capture.

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Jinggoy Montenejo Jinggoy Montenejo   {K:7736} 7/13/2006
Thanks Dave you really do notice the details.
We shoot these birds at aperture priority, so when he flies, the lighting can change very quickly, a shot from 5 minutes ago can be different to another less than 1 minute ago. So the shutter can go from as fast as 1/2000 to about 1/600, which I think for this one was my shutter speed, so it's not as tack sharp as my other hawk shot, where you see everything in sharp detail. You also see the blur on the wing tips. I also just learned to change my in-camera settings to do less saturation so I get a more natural color. BTW, I saw some on-line tutorial on shooting lightning and thunderstorm, I'll have to look for it and send you the link. Take care! J

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Jinggoy Montenejo Jinggoy Montenejo   {K:7736} 7/13/2006
LOL! Mr. is for Respect. Take care!

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 7/13/2006
a full open wings....... well well well done!
best regards
roby

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Dave Arnold Dave Arnold   {K:55680} 7/13/2006
At first, I kind of wondered why the wings were just a bit blurred and wondered what the comparison was from the other photo. I didn't remember any blur at all in that. So in comparing, yes, the other is a bit sharper.

I chalk that up to the motion, probably in the first, he was more in soaring mode. Between the two, I like this better since he appears more natural as to color, etc. Maybe the other was heavily adjusted.

So the only critique I would have is that one talon is in the sun, the other shaded. But understanbly that was out of your control. I understand "first shots". Like my lightning photo, you try and try and when something comes along, you take it and be happy. It (the lightning photo) isn't the best but I am darn glad I got what I got.

So congratulations on getting what you were after, there will be more opportunities for you eventually.

Best wishes,
Dave

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Mary  Jane Mary  Jane   {K:5867} 7/13/2006
Marcus was right you have a way with bird photography as well.This one has a nice total effect with wings spread in full and that look makes me think he wants to attack you!Nice to know that youre a kabayan.Keep it going!

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Gökhan KARAMAN Gökhan KARAMAN   {K:8878} 7/13/2006
wonderfull capture very nice wildlife image...

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greg collins   {K:12273} 7/13/2006
Wow on the hunt. Great capture and what a bueatiful bird. Nothing like that down under in NZ.
Greg

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 7/13/2006
You are shooting like the master Jinggoy,beautifully captured with lovely diagonal position.Colors,exposure and exposure all good.
7++++++

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Virgis Dromantas Virgis Dromantas   {K:4212} 7/13/2006
I have no experience in wildlife/birds shoting at all, but for me this image works well, dear Jinggoy. What a nice patterns of this hawk, and what a look - predator you see at ones. When you taking photos, how actually close you can get to them?

My best regards,
Virgis

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 7/13/2006
Very nice red tail shot Jinggoy, The colors and detail are perfectly as seen. I like the full wing span with the slight hint of motion on the tips, I know you planned that :) I see many wonderful bird shots in your future! I really do think you already had the knowledge to shoot these guys in flight, Just needed more Ops!
By the way Im only 1 year older than you, whats up with the MR. LOL....

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Toshi  Toshi    {K:11924} 7/13/2006
Hi Jinggoy,
A fine example of this hawk and it's beautiful form. I like how the tip of the wings are spaced out and the angle of the capture. It seems like you're getting the hang of getting these excellent in-flight shots - and I'm sure it takes a lot of practice and dedication to achieve these type of results. Great work, keep it up!

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Alessandro Capelli Alessandro Capelli   {K:34805} 7/13/2006
This is Marcus Armani school! Congratulations for this shot..you are learning faster! Beautiful capture with great details..well done my friend!
All the best to you dear Jinggoy..
Ale

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Maurizio Ubaldini Maurizio Ubaldini   {K:1350} 7/13/2006
Great capture,great detail and sharpness,compliments
Ciao
Maurizio

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Edward Ghoti   {K:5514} 7/13/2006
Another great shot, as I have come to expect from you Jinggoy.

Wonderful detail, you certainly captured the moment.

All the best,
Ed

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Stephen Gledhill Stephen Gledhill   {K:1232} 7/13/2006
Very nice shot. Great detail and sharpness. Congrats!

Steve

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