Look back.

[Tom Cudzilo]

I have not posted anything in a long long time. Going to get back into it this year. This was almost too close.

http://crazyravr.smugmug.com/Other/Favourites/i-4RhFhsv/0/O/_MG_0686%20-%20redtail%20hawk.jpg

[Randy Stout]

Tom:

Glad you are posting again.

Nicely framed by the branches. The eye is striking, but I am surprised it is quite so bright with the shadows on the face.

Please be sure to include your camera/lens detail and any post processing.

Look forward to more.

Cheers'

Randy

[Tom Cudzilo]

Randy... this was done and shot so long ago that I dont remember the pp on this. I know I did the "eye magic" on it but it did not pop like this in print at all.
Shot with 500mm + 7D

[Marina Scarr]

Love the framing of the raptor with the branches here. Great look back pose. Too bad the light was so high, but I think you could reduce the brightness a little. The eye does look great but as Randy mentioned not true to the scene.