Birds of prey

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Rapt attention

by Porsupah

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Atop Mt Davidson in San Francisco, with some superb views of the Bay, I spotted this individual in a tree. But, despite waiting for a good angle, and gradually moving around for a better vantage point, it just wasn't happening. Of course, as soon as I'd put the camera down to admire the view better - voilà! Hovering in that inimitable raptor fashion, filling the lens. (The tag on one leg I presume is from some population study)

Camera:	Nikon D90
Lens:	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF
Submitted:	Saturday, 9th July, 2011 01:48 (GMT)
Taken:	Wednesday, 30th March, 2011
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/2000 sec
Aperture:	F4
ISO:	220
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