Red Tail Hawk Lift Off

Canon 1D Mark IV With EF 500mm F4 and 1.4 tc
1/2000 sec, F10, ISO 1600

Got this on the same day as the kestrel. I played around with some of the topaz filters on this one. Did I over do it????

Thanks for looking.

Mike, You captured a nice take off. I do wish the bird were angling toward you but it's still a difficult shot. I think you did well with the details.:)

Mike:

Well exposed, great detail under near wing, I like the one foot on, one off pose. Agree with Denise about the angle, and in a perfect world would wish for a more natural perch. Some subtle sharpening halos showing up around the primaries.

Cheers

Randy

Pity that the bird is taking off away from the camera but exposure and colours look great. Seems a little contrasty to me too.