This is a member of a captive group which puts on a show.
7D with 100-400mm; handheld
ISO 320
f / 7.1 at 1/640
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6 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on March 3, 2014 at 5:54 PM
I like the image, but wish the hawk was in a different pose, more upright or turned to the camera.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 3, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Looks like he's waiting his turn to perform. Very nice comp of the bird and cactus along with a great background of blue sky. The sky and the lighting really work well to dramatize the bird and the cactus. Fine image, Skip.
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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 3, 2014 at 8:04 PM
So I'm assuming this is the family bird. I like the hawk and the cactus. Perfect for the challenge .
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 3, 2014 at 9:53 PM
The adult Harris hawk is one of the finest looking raptors. Good you caught it with the head turn!
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM
This is a nice clean look at this hawk. Yes, it would be nice to have it facing the camera, but the intensity of this pose works well.
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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on March 5, 2014 at 5:38 PM
Nits noted by others, but a fine shot.
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