Crowned Lapwing (PAW 3/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by ciaeagle:
Love it when animals do something the experts say that they never do. Even better to catch it in pixels. Great shot and I love the hippy headband.

Catch of the Day
by HarveyG

Comment by ciaeagle:
Simply spectacular. Circle of life in fine feathery (and gasping fish) detail.

Nailed It!
by HarveyG

Comment by bmartuch:
The processing is very neat.

High and Dry II
by HarveyG

Comment by lunachicken:
I think I need to get one of those mirror lenses! Great shot!

Still Life
by HarveyG

Comment by Jules1x:
Neat idea,although I am embarrassed to say I assumed the bee (?) was alive. Such detail that I have never seen before. One of my favorites.

Martial Eagle with Crested Guinea Fowl Prey (PAW 32/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by Bear_Music:
That's a HECK of a shot, Harvey. Well seen and well captured. I've tried my hand at marsh birds, which should be much simpler than what you're doing, with really pitiable results, so I admire your perseverance and your success.

Still Life
by HarveyG

Comment by pamb:
The dof here is incredible. He definitely looks 'still'.
DNMC!

Martial Eagle with Crested Guinea Fowl Prey (PAW 32/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by lunachicken:
From another bird nerd, I appreciate the difficulty for sure. I really believe the birds when they notice you try to move themselves between you and the light (probably as a defense mechanism) making it quite challenging to get the light right. Great shot btw!

Martial Eagle with Crested Guinea Fowl Prey (PAW 32/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by pixelpig:
Hi Harvey! I saw that you'd posted to the Photo a Week thread & clicked to see one of your fine bird shots. Of course I was not disappointed! And thank you for adding those notes, too. I have been trying this summer to get a pretty good shot of each kind of bird that visits the feeder in my backyard. I found out how quick to take flight a bird is, & how difficult it is to get a good shot. Lots of patience & waiting. I wanted to tell you that I appreciate the difficulty & I do appreciate the work you do. You do it well.

Morning Stretch
by HarveyG

Comment by PennyStreet:
Gorgeous light sets the bird off beautifully! And what a thrill it must have been to capture this!