Canon PowerShot SD700 IS
ƒ/5.5
23.2 mm
1/320

The raptors were out in force this weekend in Half Moon Bay.

“Scruffy” let me get so close… This was the view with a pocket camera.

16 responses to “Rapt-o-rama”

  1. Heckuva catch with a pocket camera!

  2. Yeah! Great catch. Beautiful bird!

  3. Amazing shot.

    Love the contrast between the motion blur on the wing tips and the iron stillness of the talons. Those things mean business.

  4. This photo should be used in class, at school !

    Please add your photo to Photos pour l’école / Photos for school
    Read the group rules first.

  5. Congratulations on making this fine shot.

    You are cordially invited to post this to
    Absolutely A Super A+++ Photo!

  6. Great sense of dynamism. Congratulation for the excellent shot.


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  7. This shot really feels alive. Great capture of a fascinating animal.

    The World Through My Eyes

  8. Wow – we’re impressed! With appreciation for the opportunity to look over your shoulder, I’ve watermarked this picture with your name and "creative commons" and scheduled it to be shared on 11 January 2013 at: http://www.facebook.com/OpticsReviewercom

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