Raptor Eyes

Gallery: AvianPosted April 22, 201677 views7 comments

The perch is not what I would have liked, but this is the only decent image of this species that I have. I love the eyes. Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014 along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/800s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 160

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 22, 2016 at 7:41 PM

It's always a challenge to show a good bird well in less than ideal conditions, and you managed to do that here. I like the pose, detail, and that well defined eye. devil

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Comment posted by Anthony Pollard on April 22, 2016 at 7:42 PM

The only thing I want different in this wonderful shot is more natural surroundings of trees or limbs. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 22, 2016 at 8:42 PM

Just a great shot of this Coopers. Great light, detail, color and sharpness.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 22, 2016 at 10:13 PM

A beautiful image of this hawk, Jerry, despite the perch. That eye is really nice.

devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 23, 2016 at 3:02 PM

Very nice looking bird Jerry, I assume this is a Coopers and not a Sharp-shinned, but I can never tell those two apart. Of course wish he would have landed on a natural perch for you, but maybe you will get more cooperation out of him next time? sad

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on April 23, 2016 at 7:02 PM

Hi Jerry,

Looks good--everything nice and sharp. Large image is worth the look.........................Jim

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 24, 2016 at 12:07 PM

Hello, Jerry.. I agree on the perch, but the bird itself is stunning ! Cheers, Hans

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