*Some people enjoy the technical details of photography. I put these settings here as an aid to those who are learning and for the interest of the technically inclined. Don't assume these are optimal settings and the only way to get this kind of photo.

Shutterspeed: 1/2000
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO 200
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera: NIKON D200
Lens: 70.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6