Raptor in Black & White

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Recent (stunning) images of birds of prey converted to black and white posted by Blythman in the Forum have inspired me, so I have re-visited one of mine and put some work into a BW conversion of it. Please give honest CC of what you think.

K-5, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG EX Macro

29/08/2012 - 21:59davidstorm

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-5

Shutter Speed1/400

Aperturef/2.8

LensN/A

ISO80

Focal Length105mm

Views/Likes67/0

TagsRed Tailed Hawk, Bird of Prey, Raptor, Black & White, K-5, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG EX Macro

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Jumbo48

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14 years
Surrey UK

Link Posted 29/08/2012 - 22:03

This shot has to be viewed large to fully appreciate it. Great shot and conversion too David.

Regards John/Jumbo

kilmas2

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12 years

Link Posted 29/08/2012 - 22:21

brilliant

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sandinista

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Link Posted 29/08/2012 - 23:05

Jumbo48 wrote:
This shot has to be viewed large to fully appreciate it. Great shot and conversion too David.

I agree 100% with John

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Moonraker

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Manchester

Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 00:29

Oh that is beautiful! Sally

nonur

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Konya.

Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 01:05

Great image, David!

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Nezih

paulgee20

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Sat in Chair

Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 06:44

''Storming'' shot David, well captured

Paul

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generator

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11 years

Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 08:09

cool shot

Thanks Richard

GIULIO57

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14 years
Firenze-Italia

Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 10:46

sandinista wrote:

Jumbo48 wrote:
This shot has to be viewed large to fully appreciate it. Great shot and conversion too David.

I agree 100% with John

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puma

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Link Posted 30/08/2012 - 18:02

just Beautiful

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autumnlight

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Link Posted 31/08/2012 - 16:27

Superb close up of the head methinks!

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szgabor

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Budapest, Hungary

Link Posted 01/09/2012 - 14:21

Nice sharp capture.

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Camera Make:	PENTAX
Camera Model:	PENTAX K-5
Date Taken:	2012-06-30 11:36:45
Exposure Program:	Aperture priority
Aperture:	f/2.8
Max Aperture Value:	N/A
ISO Speed Rating:	80
Focal Length:	105 mm
Lens:	N/A
Metering Mode:	Center weighted average
Exposure Time:	1/400 sec