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Hawk Again

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Posted by Ryan DesJardins on February 20, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Hawk Again
Back at Ridgefield last Monday and came across this hawk again(assuming it's the same, but there were a lot of hawks out that day).

He didn't pose as long this time, but I thought this was a decent shot.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on February 20, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Very good, Ryan.. a great detail shot of the feathers and head.. excellent pose. The background blur is perfect and really enhances the image.
Posted by Craig Strand on February 20, 2010 at 1:09 AM
I love this capture Ryan, as mentioned the feather detail look wonderful, the head turn and OOF BG colors really enhance the image. Great job!
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 20, 2010 at 1:14 AM
I too love the shot also and the background has a very nice bokeh. Excellent!
Posted by David Graham on February 20, 2010 at 7:52 AM
"...this hawk... "? Lookin' for ID? Juv. Red-tail.

Dave Graham
Posted by David Graham on February 20, 2010 at 8:04 AM
And yes indeedy! Great shot!

Dave Graham
Posted by Ryan DesJardins on February 20, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Sorry Dave, I was lazy. I knew is was a juv red tail after my first posts from here a few weeks ago. I'm just starting to get into this birding thing, and I'm finding it quite enjoyable.
Posted by David Bostock on February 20, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Ryan, great catch on the pose. Love the over the shoulder look. Nice one, Ryan.
Posted by Michael Elenko on February 21, 2010 at 12:21 AM
Ryan,
I just love looking at this one again and again. Both the pose and the background are very well executed. Nice work.

ME
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 21, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Perfect portrait!