Pale Chanting Goshawk

[Wynand van Wyk]

I captured this image in the Kgalagadi Transfontier Park. We were very lucky to come across 2 of these Goshawks chasing a Black Backed Jackal around. One of them flew in and went to sit on this perch, after a while he flew off and I captured this image.
Small amount of canvas extended to the right.

Technical:
Canon EOS 1D Mark 4
Canon 500mm F4.0 IS USM
1/2000 @ F7.1 @ ISO 1600
Exposure bias 1/3
05:54 AM

Comments and input will be appreciated! Thanks.

[Doug Brown]

Absolutely love the dynamic pose, warm light, and composition. About the only thing you could ask for would be a slightly better head angle with more eye contact.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent love the sweet light and dynamic pose.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Wynand, well timed for the take off, and captured in lovely light. I really like the colours in this.

[Maya Raut]

Hi Wynand,

Stunning light, BG and take off pose. Really Beautiful.

- Maya

[Markus Jais]

Fantastic pose, light and colors. Markus

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Sweeet shot, Wynand. Just love the dynamic pose, the gorgeous golden light, the bg and the framing. This is a definite winner in my book!

[Stephen Earle]

Awesome shot Wynand. I like the look of intent in its eyes. It makes me wonder what he is after.

[Michael Rominger Jr]

Very nice Wynand! He appears to be taking flight with some authority. The head angle doesn't bother me at all for this particular shot due to the way it makes him appear focused on a target while taking flight. Appears natural and also makes you think about what he's after in my opinion. I like the framing and lovely light. Technicals look good to me as well. Nice work!

[gail bisson]

This is stunning.
I love the horizontal lines created by the feet/legs and left wing.
The light "is to die for". IQ is excellent and so is the composition.
I am fine with the HA as it shows how focused he is.
Well done Wynand!
Gail

[Morkel Erasmus]

your best takeoff shot yet Wynand...awesome in every aspect...

[dankearl]

Excellent, a great takeoff and pose.

[Rachel Hollander]

Great light, pose and pov. Congrats!

TFS,
Rachel

[christopher galeski]

magic take off pose,beautiful light,nice detail.well done.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Awesome Wynand, a beauty love the light and different pose well done.

[Ofer Levy]

Awesome image! If anything maybe just a bit more room on the left.

[Marina Scarr]

Killer take off pose and amazing light!!!

[Wynand van Wyk]

Thanks so much for the comments and input everyone! Appreciate the feedback.

[Ken Watkins]

Great moment captured, given the colours I presume this is a juvenile?

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Wow, this is beautiful full of dynamic action, great light and super detail.