Another NH with RP

Wow!  Two in one day.  That's really cool, David.  Once again the detail in the bird is excellent.  It's neat to get a going away pose with that nice of a head turn.  Well done.

David: the detail in the bird and the head turn make for a great shot. I like how the cattails? on the right bring your eye to the bird. Richard

David, I've always found the 3/4 view of birds attractive, either at rest or in flight, especially with a nice heard turn. You've done a good job framing this guy looking over its territory. I'm noticing a few cloning artifacts under the tail and also a bit of the left wing tip sampled nearby. With some careful post processing this can be a very good image.

I really like the scene you have captured here, David. I am usually not a fan of birds flying away from me, but this works well. There are a few cloning artifacts just left of the left wing. The image seems to have just a bit of a blue cast. It may be due to the light conditions. A slight color balance adjustment may correct it. 

Here is a repost with the cloning artifact removed and the blue cast reduced.  I do think the blues were  primarily from the trees on the ridge though by the time this image was taken, the light was starting to get harsh so it is difficult to judge.  This hawk was probably hundred and 50 feet from the camera.  I reduced the blue saturation in this repost by about 60%.