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by

Thomas D. Hill Jr.
ABOUT KEIKO
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THE KEIKO GALLERY
EQUIPMENT
IMAGE OF THE MONTH
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
Nikon F5, 500mm AF-S, TC-14e, Provia F Push 2 Stops, Rated at ISO 400, Shutter Speed Unrecorded, f/6.3, Matrix Metering +0.7EV, Gitzo 410, Kirk BH-1, Wimberly Sidekick.
This bird was incredibly cooperative and tolerate of my presence. I setup my tripod only 50 feet away from her perch and watched her scan an area not 40 feet away from my position. I knew she was zeroing in on a morning snack under the snow. Even though I was totally prepared, her leap from the tree was a shock. I finally captured her after plopping down with her feet deep in the snow. You can't see the mouse in this image but she's got one in her talons. I had enough time to shoot three images before she took off with her breakfast.

I added +0.7EV to compensate for my F5's normal underexpsure in morning light and the snow. Another +0.3EV would've been perfect.
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