Marsh Harrier in Flight

I was photographing a pair of Marsh Harrier flying over the Reed Beds at Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk when I got this image of a male in flight. In my opinion the male Marsh Harrier is a lot more photogenic than the female with lighter and more attractive plumage. As it was flying against the sky I applied some positive exposure compensation to ensure the subject wasn’t underexposed and captured the moment when the Harrier turned into the light with its wings fully extended. In bright conditions shadows can be a problem but in this case I like the shadow of the Harriers head on the underside of its wing which emphasises his sharp beak.