A first for me!

[Todd Frost]

First time to ever see a NHO and had a great time. Only thing that would have been nice was a bit of snow but these images have a different look than most posted because of the lack of it. Will be posting a few more of this beauty. Very rare visitor this close to home (just across the border).
D300, 400 2.8 w/1.4tc, 1/800, f5, iso640, man exp.
Thanks for looking, comments and critiques appreciated.
Todd

[Duane Noblick]

Love the habitat and I assume it had just caught something? Love the eyes.

[Randy Stout]

Todd:

Congrats on the new one for you, well captured. Maybe you will be fortunate and get him in snow as well.

Sharp, well exposed, attentive pose, blood on bill.

I might consider a subtle vignette of the corners to downplay them and draw attention to the bird.

Cheers, and good luck!

Randy

[Terry Olmsted]

Marvelous capture, Todd! Great detail. I had to look up NHO :) First time I have seen one.
Love your exposure, sharpness, and setting. Congrats!

[Doug Brown]

Congrats on your first encounter with such a cool bird! I might darken the entire BG just a little.

[James Salywoda]

I like it Todd as the pose is sweet and the composition is different very sharp as well. Excellent Shot!