Cooper's Hawk

[Jim Neiger]

Upper Texas Coast - 1D4, 300mm F2.8+1.4xTC, 1/2500, F5.6, ISO 400, manual exposure, handheld


Thanks to Alan Murphy for providing the opportunity to make this image.

[nrohrbacker]

Great eye contact and details.

[Sanjeevprakash]

That's one heck of a shot,Jim.Great sharpness and killing Stare.

[Melissa Groo]

Oh my heavens. That is one smokin' image. I love that dramatic pose, the position and details in its left wing, the Intense stare and the lovely varied background. Just superb.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Stunning bird and capture! Like the light, pose and eyes looking strait at your lens!

[arash_hazeghi]

wicked dynamic pose and excellent details. I would extend the canvas around a bit. excellent shot by all counts.

Did you use calls, camo or both?

[christopher galeski]

excellent image,love that look in its eyes,well done.

[gail bisson]

Hi Jim,
This is awesome.
I love the light and the tight crop.
The BG colors are great and really compliment the bird.
Gail

[Michael Libbe]

Fantastic! Great eye contact!

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Stunning! Not critiques here, just pure enjoyment!

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

stunning shot, love the details and the background seperation

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Awesome image Jim! Super HA and sharpness! How was the AF with the TC on? What do you think of the 300 f/2.8 II for birds in flight on a body like 7D?
Regards
Sanjeev

[Peter Seidel]

Not sure I can add much to others' comments - just a great intense look in those eyes. I'd add a bit more room on the right side if possible.

Pete

[Jim Neiger]

wicked dynamic pose and excellent details. I would extend the canvas around a bit. excellent shot by all counts.

Did you use calls, camo or both?

Both, and also a decoy Owl.

[Jim Neiger]

Awesome image Jim! Super HA and sharpness! How was the AF with the TC on? What do you think of the 300 f/2.8 II for birds in flight on a body like 7D?
Regards
Sanjeev

The extenders slow down AF, but fast AF is not that critical for photographing BIF. Slow AF can be overcome by proper technique. I think a high frame rate is more important than AF speed up to a point. Using a 2x is a bit difficult. Using a 1.4x is no problem with proper technique.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

so cool. That head turn and glare is so awesome and a nice bg.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Thanks for your reply Jim. I cant decide between the 300 2.8 II and the 500 f/4 II. Wondering if I could get away with the 300 plus extenders combo since it is lighter and less expensive. What's your opinion?
Regards
sanjeev

[Robert Holguin]

Stunning shot. Love the stunning pose, wonderful light, great background, and excellent details.
Very well done.

[David Salem]

Awesome!!!

[Frank Schauf]

A great dynamic image, congratulations.

[Jim Neiger]

Thanks for your reply Jim. I cant decide between the 300 2.8 II and the 500 f/4 II. Wondering if I could get away with the 300 plus extenders combo since it is lighter and less expensive. What's your opinion?
Regards
sanjeev

Get the 500mm - no doubt.

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely superb!!! Love the pose and expression.

Regards,
Satish.