Red-Shoulder Hawk

Gallery: AvianPosted January 14, 2011123 views11 comments

When we were in the Everglades last February these guys were very photogenic. We camped at Flamingo and in the trees there were 3 or 4 Red-Shoulders posing for me. It seemed that they wanted their pictures taken. Thanks for your comments.

Canon 30
Sigma 70-300
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/500
Aperture f11
ISO 400
238mm
Full Frame

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Excellent. And only 238mm.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

I love the pose, Richard. Nice detail and a good job on the exposure.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Love that raised foot. Wonderful pose you have managed to capture here. Nice comp Richard.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Very cool pose, Richard ! I like the raised foot, Napoleone style!
Mauro

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

Very nice image. Really like the raised foot.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Beautiful clear and detailed, great light, great comp, great pose.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Sounds like I need to make a trip to Florida

Very nice detail on this Richard. The raised foot makes this one special.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on January 14, 2011 at 9:09 PM

I like how, despite the branches all around, we have a beautiful view of this bird, Richard. The detail, color and raised foot are very appealing aspects of the image.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM

I find this very appealing, Richard. The eye and beak command attention. Good techs, too.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on January 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM

I really like that raised leg Richard. Very nice image with nice light. Excellent image.

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Comment posted by richard remington on January 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Richard,

red Shouldered Hawks seem to enjoy the attention. They will allow you closer than almost any other raptor. I love the pose and eye detail. Great shot!

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