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Red Tailed Hawk in Flight


Red Tailed Hawk in Flight
Photo Information
Copyright: Dayna Dennis (daynaken) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 360 W: 36 N: 245] (1289)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-27
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 420-600mm Super telephoto zoom
Exposure: f/inf, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-01-29 21:29
Viewed: 695
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here is a shot of a Red Tailed Hawk also known as Bueto jamaicensis. To learn more about this hawk see my notes from my previous post Red Tailed Hawk - Buteo jamaicensis
This shot was shortly after I took yesterdays post, the hawks and other raptors are very leery of people, apparently getting their photo taken also. When you see one they are rather plain looking unless you see one close or with their wings spread, then I think they are very pretty. They are helpful to people in that they keep the varmint population down in the many crops we have growing in our area. They will also eat small farm animals also, so not all people see them as an asset. During the day you can find them flying around the fields hunting and also perched atop power poles watching for prey.
PP was levels since the hawk was back lit, upped saturation since levels took out some color, cropped to remove power line, slight frame and Neat Image since I had some noise.
Feedback is appreciated.
Dayna
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Woohoo! You nailed this one Dayna! I love the detail in the feathers, your composition and the bright blue backdrop. I especially like the backlighting on the tailfeathers, and the hint of motion blur around the tips of its wings. Your patience with these incredible birds paid off. Great job! :-)

- Bob

Wow, what a great shot - your really are able to capture some difficult animal scenes. Such a beautiful creature. Nice Composition, Nice colors. Nice job.

jeffshepard

Hi Dayna ,
very nice image.
well composition and great light.
very well captured.
thanks for sharing
Saeed

Hi Dayna

This is a beauty, nice light through the feathers, good timing and nice composition. Good capture

TFS

Karan

hi dayna!
great wildlife photo, excellent catch.
tfs
zoran

pt

  • Great 
  • AB- Gold Star Critiquer [C: 90 W: 0 N: 6] (723)
  • [2007-02-01 18:59]
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Wow, fantastic capture! Your super long lens is excellent tool for nature paparazzo photography :)
Very nice shot!

  • Great 
  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 126 N: 200] (7348)
  • [2007-02-03 14:23]
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this one is much better...

congratulations...

Hello Dayna,
Best POV of capturing this hawk,
very decisive moment with good clarity and superb colour
very well done
cheers
best wishes always
Tony

Hi Dayna,
A very excellent in flight shot on this Red Tailed Hawk. The top lighing is excellent. Great exposure has the colors looking beautiful. The action is well frozen in nice detail. Well done!
Scott

Excellent capture Dayna. Very good colour and detail comsidering the backlight. Well 'frozen'. A workshop if I may and TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Golden Rays 5’.

PS I have reached my workshop limit...tomorrow if I remember :)

i like the catch and the framing/compo!

Superb animal!
Well caught capture and beautiful lighting.
A nice tribute to preybirds!

Bernard

Hello Dayna

A beautiful in flight capture of this red tailed hawk.The plumage shows very well,and the details are sharp.nicely composed and cropped in the frame.Lovely colours .TFS

Rob

tres bonne photo Dayna

great shot dayna! how did you manage this one? focus and composition are really good here, and with such a clear blue sky as backdrop.. great job!!
tfs
J.

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1083 W: 244 N: 847] (8927)
  • [2007-02-19 21:36]
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Hi Dayna,
A very good catch. I like the position of the bird in the frame.
TFS
Lopa

Gr8 shot !

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 680 W: 9 N: 97] (4065)
  • [2007-03-12 6:43]
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nice catch Dayna.
beautiful hawk.
David

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