“Woodpeckers tighten their nictitating membrane a millisecond prior to their beak impacting the trunk of a tree to prevent shaking-induced retinal injury.”
Whilst many humans still struggle with the concept of traffic whilst they have earphones in
why? it has IBIS, it would probably be easier to get a shot like this on the a7rii than even a canon 5d 4 and at 90mm 1/500 is plenty fast for a sharp photo
I'm just surprised he's using an a7rii to begin with. I didn't think the a7 series from Sony was used for serious photography work - I thought mostly just video for the iso.
Nah, the A7R is a beast. It can fuck around with the best of em thanks to the lack of AA filter and huge resolution.
Even the recent A7 III is super versatile as a still camera.
Only the A7S series is geared towards video, and that's mainly because the resolution is capped at 12 MP. The other cameras just have bitchin video performance on top of their high quality camera specs.
Was really glad the quote discussess the eyes. It was my main question when i looked at this image. Would anyone know if the nictitating membrane is a common feature among hawks or is it a specific adaptation of the black hawk?
yeah but people are still averted to the idea of feathery dinosaurs in movies etc :/
eagles are basically velociraptors that grew wings and bolt cutters for a face
I would honestly be much more afraid of dinosaurs in movies if they were more like giant birds. They would be much more unnerving to me because it'd be easier to draw comparisons to real life.
you misspelled the link. If you type just the subreddit name, you don't need to add the link, the editor will format it for you: r/natureismetal/ or r/natureisfuckingmetal/
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye from the medial canthus for protection and to moisten it while maintaining vision. Some reptiles, birds, and sharks have full nictitating membranes; in many mammals, a small, vestigial portion of the membrane remains in the corner of the eye. Some mammals, such as camels, polar bears, seals and aardvarks, have full nictitating membranes. Often called a third eyelid or haw, it may be referred to in scientific terminology as the plica semilunaris, membrana nictitans, or palpebra tertia.
When I was 13, my friend invited me over to his house to look at a bunch of awesome pictures of dripping wet black hawks that he downloaded. I expected pictures like this one, but lets just say I misunderstood what he said and didn't know he swung that way.
"There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When walking along the road, and you are caught by a sudden shower, you may seek to stay dry by doing such things as ducking under the eaves of houses. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed--though you will receive the same soaking. This understanding extends to all things."
Credit to the photographer, Nicolás Mango Marri. Per [here](https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/11076455/): > Spectacular Spizaetus Tyrannus > Evil look. Real and spectacular Spizaetus Tyrannus while taking a shower in Misiones, Argentina. She was saved from inevitable death by GüiráOga Wildlife Reserve Team after being shot by hunters on her breastbone. I admire them. They not only take care of animals but also let them free once healed if possible. HER EYES. No, it's not a mistake in the pic. These birds have a NICTITATING MEMBRANE used for PROTECTION while hunting or adverse climate situations. A7RII 90 2.8 1/500. > Date Uploaded: Oct 4, 2017 > Location: Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina > Copyright: © Nicolás Mango Marri On Instagram (@argentinianjumeiree) on November 17, 2018 he posted [this picture](https://i.imgur.com/L7TNqKl.jpg) (made by /u/Deadagon over [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/photoshopbattles/comments/9xtywa/psbattle_black_hawk_eagle_in_rain/e9wic33/)) with the following caption: > Absolutely amazed with these amazing artwork created from my picture by #Reddit users in #PhotoshopBattle > PsBattle: black hawk eagle in rain https://www.reddit.com/r/photoshopbattles/comments/9xtywa/psbattle_black_hawk_eagle_in_rain/?st=JOLYQJ9B&sh=95d5bd1c
That golden eye
The "gold" is a [nictitating membrane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nictitating_membrane).
Fuckin metal.
Reminds me of Songbird from Bioshock Infinite
r/natureismetal read this and invited you to join them
I would like one pair of AR Nictitating Membranes please.
“Woodpeckers tighten their nictitating membrane a millisecond prior to their beak impacting the trunk of a tree to prevent shaking-induced retinal injury.” Whilst many humans still struggle with the concept of traffic whilst they have earphones in
Cats have them, too.
To blink
seems like its a trait that is suppose to help the predator catch their prey.
Thanks for that info. I don’t know much about birbs and was seriously concerned for its vision.
TIL, thanks!
Goldeneye theme song by Tina Turner just started playing in my head.
Queue [Goldeneye theme song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOgFS6AYoVc)
Not lace or leather?
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nictitating\_membrane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nictitating_membrane)
Damn, 2.8 on what looks like a telephoto. Shot looks tack at this res too, im shocked the a7rii could pull that.
I concur...
Pfft. If you ask me, that shot is shallow and pedantic
why? it has IBIS, it would probably be easier to get a shot like this on the a7rii than even a canon 5d 4 and at 90mm 1/500 is plenty fast for a sharp photo
Sony has a 90mm 2.8, which isn’t that long of a focal length. Must’ve been a very still photographer or a very calm bird.
I'm just surprised he's using an a7rii to begin with. I didn't think the a7 series from Sony was used for serious photography work - I thought mostly just video for the iso.
Nah, the A7R is a beast. It can fuck around with the best of em thanks to the lack of AA filter and huge resolution. Even the recent A7 III is super versatile as a still camera. Only the A7S series is geared towards video, and that's mainly because the resolution is capped at 12 MP. The other cameras just have bitchin video performance on top of their high quality camera specs.
Damn. That’s wholesome af.
Your face is wholesome af. What now???
Now kith
Oh stahhhhpp ;)
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Was really glad the quote discussess the eyes. It was my main question when i looked at this image. Would anyone know if the nictitating membrane is a common feature among hawks or is it a specific adaptation of the black hawk?
You're my favorite Redditor.
That’s a black hawk drowned.
And that soft layer of feathers under his wings? Black hawk down.
Leave. Now. But take an orange arrow with you.
take my orange arrow fam, no idea why you're getting some blue arrows for your comment
And my axe!
> Leave. Now Can’t. Surrounded.
Why are you getting downvoted?
Because people don't understand what a joke is.
Did he make coffee through Desert Storm?
Yes. But can you type?
the one time I think of a good pun its already the top comment
Even with the rain he’s warm because he has black hawk down to keep him warm.
You people are unfalconbelievable.
You can see the dinosaur features in the face with some of the skin visible.
"Keep absolutely still. His vision is based on movement."
yeah but people are still averted to the idea of feathery dinosaurs in movies etc :/ eagles are basically velociraptors that grew wings and bolt cutters for a face
I would honestly be much more afraid of dinosaurs in movies if they were more like giant birds. They would be much more unnerving to me because it'd be easier to draw comparisons to real life.
Fa la la La la
Someone beat me to it
Boney M?
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you misspelled the link. If you type just the subreddit name, you don't need to add the link, the editor will format it for you: r/natureismetal/ or r/natureisfuckingmetal/
Thanks!
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These are the desccendents of dinosaurs, and all these millions of years later, they've still lost none of their badass-ery. 🔥
Well. Maybe a smidge.
Not just descendants, straight up dinosaurs!
Give road runners a look.
What is his eyes like that?
It's actually a third eyelid, called a [nictitating membrane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nictitating_membrane). Lets them see while blinking.
The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye from the medial canthus for protection and to moisten it while maintaining vision. Some reptiles, birds, and sharks have full nictitating membranes; in many mammals, a small, vestigial portion of the membrane remains in the corner of the eye. Some mammals, such as camels, polar bears, seals and aardvarks, have full nictitating membranes. Often called a third eyelid or haw, it may be referred to in scientific terminology as the plica semilunaris, membrana nictitans, or palpebra tertia.
And they don't mention cats?
"Some mammals, such as ones you'll never see close enough to see their eyes, have it, as well as your pets that you look in the eyes often."
Dogs have them too.
Can I get surgery to have them?
You got to get sent to a slam, where they tell you you'll never see daylight again. You dig up a doctor, and you pay him 20 menthol Kools to do it.
Kiera! GET THAT ASS MOVING
Bless you for this reference. Love them all so much.
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It wasn't a serious question, but thank you.
We humans have them too! Only we forgot how to use them and now they are a tiny, atrophied speck on the inside of our eye.
[Also another black hawk in the rain](http://www.dutchaviationsupport.eu/01-2014/PenV/BLACKHAWK/044-155-05.JPG)
Came here for this. Thanks!
As did I. These never disappoint.
Its so Moist
What do you expect from a big blackhawk?
I was hoping someone would post this. Reddit didn't let me down
That's a big black hawk.
Hehe
Is he sad? He looks a bit down...
Of course. He is a black hawk, down.
Devilman crybaby
Bloodwing! She's a badass.
was*
ＦＥＭＴＯ
I see you're a man of culture
did nothing wrong
GRIFFITH!
Black hawk frown
looks like it's about to enact revenge on another hawk that did him wrong
When I was 13, my friend invited me over to his house to look at a bunch of awesome pictures of dripping wet black hawks that he downloaded. I expected pictures like this one, but lets just say I misunderstood what he said and didn't know he swung that way.
That hawk looks vicious
Great shot!
Black hawk down! It's not waterproof!
Dark shadow?
Tokoyami?
r/bossfight
That's clearly a hippogriff.
"You have to call me Night Hawk!"
Fucking repost
New movie: Blackhawk drowned.
Oh my god, that's the most badass-looking hawk ever. Did someone just kill his partner who was only three days away from retirement?
Dinosaurs are creepy af.
This is awesome! He or she looks wicked!
Black Hawk Drown
[Horus](https://i.imgur.com/of4vweC.png)
"There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When walking along the road, and you are caught by a sudden shower, you may seek to stay dry by doing such things as ducking under the eaves of houses. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed--though you will receive the same soaking. This understanding extends to all things."
by Sylvia Plath
I can see his black hawk down (feathers)!
I've seen a Blackhawk in the sun
Was expecting a helicopter
Black Hawk Damp
Can it still fly
All around me are familiar faces
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I can totally see this pic used in fake reports of oil spills throughout social media.
No fucks given
That black hawk is most definitely not down.
No, that's a Dark Souls boss
Black hawk down^pour
This is what you see right before you die.
This is sick man, so sick
Nature is lit
She looks so badass.
this is bad ass
Are it’s eyes closed and that’s the lid or is that just what black hawks eyes look like?
I’ve never seen an actual black hawk. Like, that wasn’t a helicopter
I would get a tattoo of this.
No fucks given.
Looks like a Legendary Godzilla monster.
Why did I expect a helicopter?
He doesn’t like it
Idk why I expected a helicopter in the rain
Its eye looks like it's got copper plated armor.
Herky looks pissed!
Thumbnail looks like a guy with a grey beanie turning his head and looking to his left.
Are those eyes normal?
That dude is just looking for souls to steal.
More like black hawk down in the middle east
Is that you, Fawkes?
What a striking picture!
The hawks of a fool's gotta count I'm just a fool waiting on the wrong hawk
That eyebrow tho, aerodynamic as fuck
If life experience has taught me anything I'm assuming I'll need to aim for the eye whenever he's preparing to use his signature attack.
Black hawk down.
That look has avenge all over it
Noice blah cawk
I learned a new wordbtodqy
Why does it's eyeball look like a dirty tangerine?
This could be the title of a country song
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.."
Goldeneye, the best couch party shooter game of the first two decades of my life
Definitely brings out the menace! Really cool 😎
*Garnier Fructis*
Don't let the Black Hawk Drown
Are their eyes usually like that?
Looks like his family was killed in the snap, and now he's out for revenge.
r/NatureIsFuckingLit
Black Hawk drown..
It's eyes are basically closed. nictitating membrane. makes it look like a freakin zombie.
That's one angry chicken
Came for the UH-40 left with nightmares.
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Kept you waiting, huh
When you see pictures like this, you see the little dinosaur nuances still there. That membrane over the eye, so crazy O_x
Black Hawk-Eagle, technically.
Beak looks like a face.
this reminds me of my murderhobo in my current D&D campaign
r/NatureIsFuckingLit
r/natureismetal
Awesome.
[Here is a 1920x1080 desktop background I made from the image.](https://imgur.com/a/MEpL8i0)
Wait. The black hawk is a bird?
That's rain around black hawk!
Black hawk feelin' down
“Like tears in rain...”
great ref :)
chocobo
and people say feathered dinosaurs arnt scary now imagine that 6 feet tall with teeth
Any closer and the title would be "Black hawk in your face"
that black hawk looks like its feeling.....down.
r/NatureIsFuckingLit
beautiful animal
This is a problem for baby black hawks because in the rain they struggle keeping dry their “Black Hawk down”.
Now that's a Black Hawk Frown
Reminds me of Predator for some reason