Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk

[Dennis Zaebst]

Captured in Etosha NP, Namibia, Africa, May 2017. This raptor had just consumed prey and then flew to the top of this low bush to have a look around.

Canon EOS 1D-X
ISO 640
EF 500 mm f/4L IS + 1.4x TC III; 700 mm
1/2000 sec. @ f/9.0

[John Mack]

I like the pose and it is a pretty neat looking bird.

[Dorian Anderson]

Pose and stare are very nice, but the harsh light is really tough. Would love to see a bit more of left wing as well.

[arash_hazeghi]

I like the dynamic pose but the harsh light worked against you, tough to salvage the image especially when the pupil is shaded.

TFS

[gail bisson]

Great bird, terrific BG and perch but the light was not your friend.
Gail