Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Red Tail with Kill
‹ PreviousAvian GalleryNext ›

Red Tail with Kill

by Eric Stogner

Gallery: AvianPosted August 25, 2012307 views5 comments
Nikon, D-700.
Nikon, 500mm F4.
Induro Tripod, and gimble head.
Manual exposure.
ISO 280.
F8, SS, 1/1500.

Comments welcome.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on August 25, 2012 at 2:01 AM
Eric,
Is this the same red tail that is frequently seen at the Bolsa Chica pier hunting doves? In any case you got a real winner with this shot. Very sharp with great detail. Do you have any more room at the top and the right edge? Nicely done. Must have been exciting to see. :toast:
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 25, 2012 at 2:33 AM
Excellent detail and great catch.
Overall, a little bright - perhaps consider lowering the "brightness" a bit.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on August 25, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Eric,
Great action, way to go on this one. Any shots of the Hawk and it's kill in the water? :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Super timing. Love the color on this hawk as nicely revealed by the upstretched wings, very attractive. Pity that the tip of the wing is clipped. Still a great image. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM
I like the wing position as you get to see those wonderful feather patterns, nice detail and it looks like you were dealing with some strong light.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments