Raptor in Flight

Photographing birds of prey in flight is not an easy exercise, as they generally appear suddenly, fly to high or in unpredictable patterns. Making the acquaintance of a falconer helps immensly. This photograph was taken at the Falkenhof am Jaudenhang in Lenggries, Obb. / Germany during a demonstration of falconry.

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The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:

Wednesday, 4 August, 2004
   2:28:05 AM
   Color
Data Format:         RAW (12-bit) 
Compression:         None
Image Size:          3008 X 1960
Lens:                80-400mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length:        300mm
Exposure Mode:       Aperture
Metering Mode:       Multi-Pattern
   1/750 sec-f/8
Exposure Comp:      -2/3 EV
Exposure Difference: 0 EV
Hue Adjustment:      3
SpeedLight Mode:     None
Sensitivity:         ISO  200
Color Mode:          Adobe RGB
White Balance:       Direct sunlight
Tone Compensation:   High-Contrast
Sharpening:          High
Model:               Nikon D1X
Camera ID:           Gerald & Irmgard Carter