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Red Tailed Hawk

by Greg Cope

Gallery: AvianPosted October 26, 2009108 views10 comments
I found this Red Tailed Hawk feeding on a coot at the top of a tree. The moment he finished he stood and perched in the best light of the day, a moment later the sun dropped over the horizon. Thanks for looking and commenting.
Canon 40D, 400mm f5.6 at 5.6, 1/800, iso400. Larger version available

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 26, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Sweeet light and the eyes really pop. The opened beak is a bonus on this photo, no nits.
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on October 26, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Super detail Greg.The lighting is awesome and that is a great pose.
Registered on February 6, 2008, 168 Posts, 3118 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 27, 2009 at 1:30 AM
Wonderful light and detail Greg - like the perch also.

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 27, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Wow, what fantastic light and detail. Love the pose and eye contact.... excellent job Greg!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Karon Welter on October 27, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful lighting and pose! Love those eyes! Great capture! :smile:
Registered on November 10, 2008, 67 Posts, 543 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 27, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Wonderful pose and light, Greg. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on October 27, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Great feather detail and lighting. Good one.
Registered on April 20, 2008, 307 Posts, 604 Comments
Comment posted by kiran khanzode on October 27, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Light , perch and subject are great !!!
Registered on February 21, 2009, 83 Posts, 428 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 28, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Greg,

I like the hawk's pose, the interesting textures and shapes of the perch, the soft grey-blue sky and the light.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on October 29, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Gorgeous light, great pose, excellent detail.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments