Red-tailed Hwk.

[Karl Egressy]

Take off this time from an evergreen tree.
I went back yesterday, but she was not around
and everything was covered with snow.

Canon 7D II
Canon 100-400 IS L
ISO 640
1/1600 s
f 6.3

[Arthur Morris]

Love, love, love the view of the tail and the look back at you. The image does not look super sharp to me. Lightening the face and adding a Contrast Mask there would likely help.

[Arthur Morris]

And a bit of Eye Doctor work as well esp. lightening the iris... a

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the dynamic pose but I can tell the focus was soft here unfortunately...it's a shame since the pose and wing position are perfect

[Karl Egressy]

Thank you both Artie and Arash.
Here is a brighter and sharper version.

[Arthur Morris]

Better indeed! a