Red-tailed Hawk Portrait

[Amy Marques]

My Tory- captive, of course. I'll be trying my best to capture better, more interesting poses from her.


Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM on Canon 40D
1/320 @ f/11, ISO 400
tripod

[Ilija Dukovski]

Excellent portrait, really cool sharpness and detail especially on the beak.
being captive does not change the fact that this is one good looking bird.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This is super Amy! I would love to see one even tighter of the head! Awesome colors and sharpness.

[Erich Stevens]

Amy,

This is a beautiful portrait. The crop is a bit awkward for me. I'd like to see the entire head if you have it or go super tight like Akos suggested.

Gosh, every time I see a hawk image I am more convinced they are my favorite kind of bird. Gotta love the intensity of that gaze.

[Brian Barcelos]

Wow I'm super jealous now. Not only a beautifully rendered portrait but also another hobby I hope to have someday (falconry) . I would of also liked to see a little more of the head. Congrats.

Brian

[James Salywoda]

She sure is a beauty Amy and an excellent image of her....

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

What a stunning looking raptor.
Thanks for sharing it here.
Eyes and sharpness just melts my mouth.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Love the excellent colors, wonderfull light, great exposure, soft BG, detail and species. I would have gone for a wider crop or a tad tighter.
Congratulaitons.

[Ryan Lambert]

Super portrait captured here Amy, good detail and color. Personally I feel a bit more on the right would have made the comp better...

[Amy Marques]

Thank you all for your kind words and input on the composition. Going tighter is the only option I have on this one.