Bude Buzzard

A looking back through my files of 2009, when I spent a couple of weeks in Cornwall, I found this shot of a Buzzard. Photographed during a walk along the canal at Bude, the bird flew low overhead, allowing me an excellent view as it turned away from the sun.
I have edited very little other than a modest crop and a tweak to sharpness. Some of you might find the blue-sky background rather bland but I believe it helps to showcase the Buzzard's stunning plumage.

Thanks to those concerned for your interest in my previous feature, "Goldie" of April 21.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 50D
Lens:	100.0 - 400.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 706.6 - 2826.3 mm)
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	22 Jun 2009 - 3:42 PM
Focal Length:	400mm
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/1600sec
Exposure Comp:	+2/3
ISO:	400
Metering Mode:	Partial
Flash:	Off, Did not fire

Title:	Bude Buzzard
Username:	TerryMcK
Uploaded:	27 Apr 2012 - 5:48 PM
Tags:	Birds, British wild birds, Buzzard, Tmck, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature
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