No Sunrise!

Went out yesterday morning for sunrise with good clouds in the West but the color never happened. On the way back to the house I spotted a immature Red Tail hawk (correct me if I'm wrong) in a tree and was able to get some different poses. Had the 500 along. I learn fast- the day before I saw a Golden Eagle on a post close to the road and only had a landscape lens with me.
The first image shows some good action although there is some clutter with the tree branches.

#1

#2 Sorry about the sky color being off on the post- I just noticed that I used the wrong profile- Camera Standard rather than adobe std.

#3

# 4

#4!! followed by 3--some wicked catch-light! Nice, Bob!

Great series..my vote goes to #4

I like a good landing, #4 for me too, but all are well captured. That 500mm is a gem of a lens. I think I can detect the sharpening halos though... Stan didn't leap on that one so maybe this cheap monitor here at work is just too bright, lol! BTW, I like #1 because of the hawk's action, don't find it too cluttered. Sure is a great way to start the morning... good reminder of how much we're missing as photogs if we let too many sunrises go by and not get out there more.

If these are a consolation for a dud sunrise, then you need more of 'em. These are all superb captures! Great work, Bob.

Just great stuff! All have excellent poses.

all are really good .

Great images Bob! Nice light and I like the pose in the second image. Nice perch as well.

Bob, you managed the low light VERY well on these. I like all the shots, but I think #3 s my fav