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Savanna Hawk
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Savanna Hawk

by Jefferson Silva

Gallery: AvianPosted October 20, 2013124 views9 comments
End of a birding afternoon, nice light.
The bird was a little far, but a liked the image.

I cloned out a fence wire.

f/5.6, 1/250, ISO 200, @420mm
Canon 7D + 300mm f/2.8 + TC 1.4x.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on October 20, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Very appealing, regal pose. Sharp details, especially in the large version. Love the clarity in the eye and the head turn.
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on October 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Wow... These guys have long legs. Nice profile and love the lighting condition.
Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 20, 2013 at 6:59 PM
As nice as posted: good detail; nice light.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 20, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Jefferson,
I hate it when a "man made" perch interferes with a great pose, even more when it is great light. You did a fine job in eliminating it,
perhaps the last strand of wire?
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 21, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Thanks guys, for your comments.

Hi Ken, I hate that too. And thanks for pointing out my mistake with the last strand of wire. I'll work on it today.

Cheers,
Jefferson
:toast:
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 21, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Sweet lighting here Jefferson, I like the pose which shows those very long legs. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM
Hi Ken,
I have reworked on the image. I would appreciate if you could comment on the new version.

Thanks,
Jefferson
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Greg Oakley on October 22, 2013 at 2:25 AM
Superb image of an impressive bird - great work
Registered on June 12, 2012, 115 Posts, 266 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 22, 2013 at 3:20 AM
Lovely light and detail Jefferson
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments