Cooper's Hawk

Gallery: AvianPosted August 27, 2012212 views8 comments

Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

Place: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ
Date: July 10, 2012, 8:00 am
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E III (2x), Gitzo 1325, RRS BH-55, sidekick
ISO 800, aperture priority spot metered, 1/250th @ f/8
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, 83% of frame
Not set up, not baited, no cloning, no noise reduction

Another in my series of a juvie Cooper's Hawk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. I almost didn’t notice this bird as I concentrated on the other juvie sitting in plain view.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Large versoin provided as always.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 27, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Wonderful pose blended in with the branch like that, Richard. It adds a lot of interest to the image.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 28, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Very cool capture, Richard. Love the remaining hatchling feathers still showing.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Interesting perspective as it looks like the hawk is laying down on the branch. I like that intense look the hawk is giving, what a wonderful find.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 29, 2012 at 4:57 PM

oh, this is cool--easily overlooked not just in the field but also from the thumbnail based on the few comments. love the odd pose and great eye contact. setting and dof are great too.

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Comment posted by Verdon on August 29, 2012 at 5:11 PM

great shot, awesome pose, have also one with very funny pose, thank you for sharing.......

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM

I can see why you didn't initially see this bird. Very interesting image.
May

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on August 31, 2012 at 6:48 AM

Very interesting and nice shot with unusual pose for hawk. TFS

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 4, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Most unusual/unique pose, one can see how you might have missed em' Rich.
The face/eyes are clear and sharp, great interest.

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