As the white, adult male Northern Harrier scanned the dry, browned, November grasses in search of prey, the dark gray background of the forest enveloped the barren trees in seasonal somberness..
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We had a Hen Harrier on the island once - and no adequate camera available. But it is still in my head.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo - lots of mood. A great Fall capture.
ReplyDeleteYour words paint the picture your camera records. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe wings make him stand out nicely against that harsh background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning scene! And the light tones of the bird make a fascinating contrast!
ReplyDeleteI like the way the grasses look and the Harrier completes the scene.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Oh my what a wonderful capture with your camera. This entire scene just sets such a wonderful mood. The contrast of the dark and the lights is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to catch a shot of a crane that visits our pond for weeks now and no luck.
I hope your Sunday is blessed with peace!:-)
I love this beautiful fall photo. I can almost feel the crisp air.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot...the grass looks dead but it IS full of life!
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Lovely picture//Eva
ReplyDeleteI love that you were able to capture the bird! Great colors on this shot.
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Oh wow! It looks like a painting or a picture in a storybook. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific photo! So picturesque!
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