Roadside Hawk

I see why you like this one! Nice image. Nice pose and head turn. I'd take a look at burning the post down just a bit as it it pretty bright. That eye is also very bight. Maybe it is natural, but feels just a touch bright. Overall, very nice.

Very nice pose and BG Jefferson. That is one piercing eye.I like it also.

Your hawk is nice and sharp with a nice bg. Something about the eye just doesn't look right to me...it's so bright, but has no catch light. Head turn is nice. Sharon

Thanks for your comments.
I'll take a look later at the raw file. I didn't do any special changes to the eye, but I'll check if there is anything I can improve. Many thanks for the comments!

Maybe a square crop Starting under the tail to just the top of the head would help eliminate the wood Im fine with the eye.
my opinion

An excellent shot of this species Jefferson, nice details and background

Wonderful shot. Agree with Keith about the eye. Did not notice the post.

Very well done.
May

Hello Keith and Sharon,

I took a look at all shots I have from this same bird, and the eye is as it is.
Please, take a look at this other image: http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=200544&CGISESSID=6add22f9181142f1cc0bf9c8c07f3833&u=17201

It's the same bird, same place.

Keith, regarding toning down the post, I've done some changes. I would appreciate if you could comment.

Regards,
Jefferson

Very nice pose and head turn. I prefer the darkened pose in the repost. Interesting eye: I saw your comment that this is what it is. Thanks for checking.