Ever since Hurricane Ike, we have a more Red Tail Hawks around our house. I have no idea as to why.
I see a Ret Tail Hawk setting on one of my neighbor’s fence almost every day when I walk out to the street to get the mail. The hawk will usually stand on the fence and not move until I start across the street. For the past week or so, I have been carrying my camera when I go get the mail. I tried several times to get a good shot, but until the other day, I did not get anything that I liked. He would not be looking in the right direction or the background would be too busy.
I finally got a shot that I like. In this image, I liked the color combinations, the soft background and the details of the Red Tail Hawk, especially his claws, which you can see are really powerful weapons.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, 300 mm f/4, shot at ISO 200, f/8 and 1/500th of a second with a exposure combination of -1.0 EV.
Post Processing: Lightroom—Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, clarity and vibrance.
Nice shot Larry. The background is in soft enough focus that you could imagine the shot being taken in a much more rural/natural environment.
ReplyDeleteI think birds of prey are my favorite animal group. I've being trying for a couple of years to sneak up on one or two at my work place, with no luck. Something about their vision I think! :)
I like all the details of the hawk. You can see how beautiful these birds are. Not crazy about the fence, but what can you do.
ReplyDeleteCharles M
You got a great shot of this hawk. I don't mind the fence at all, it shows that they co-exist with us humans. The light is great and the background too. If you keep this up you'll have to admit that you are a bird photographer too.
ReplyDeleteCindi
I can see Featherfest 2010 in your future. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had that shot! I have two in my area but they never sit on the fence! They used to dive bomb my little pups before they got to be at least 10 lbs. I have one bathing in the rain on the fence, but not that clear...good shot...hard to catch!
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