Gallery: AvianPosted April 19, 2011153 views5 comments
1/80 sec @ f/6.3; +2/3 stop, handheld, natural light
Nikon D7000 & 200-400 VR II + 1.4X II @550mm, ISO 400
slight crop from the top and right
Ran across this hawk quite unexpectedly while it was finishing off a catch.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM
What a great opportunity and you made the most of it Mike. Love that red eye and how the background complements the bird's plumage. My only suggestion would be to consider taking just a sliver more off the bottom to remove some of the oof elements there - but not much because you don't want to cut it too close to his feet. Congrats and great job handholding at that very low shutter speed.
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Nice capture! I like the red eye and the pose. Sharon
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Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on April 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Well done Mike. Love the low angle!!
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Nice detail, color and exposure on this Mike. I like it as posted!
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on April 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Well done Mike, esp at 1/80. The red eye goes so well with the meal.
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