Red Tail Hawk portrait.

[dankearl]

Not a captive, a wild hawk that sat on a fence post and let me get within 10 feet.
They do act tame at times, top of the food chain, I see them harass Bald Eagles, so they are fearless.
50% crop of full frame.

1/1600, f6.3, iso800, 600mm (300f2.8 w/2x tc) D800, Handheld

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[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, details, exposure, BG and composition. Nice close-up Dan!

[Marina Scarr]

Awesome portrait with killer details and lovely BG.

[Nick Palmieri]

Love the details. Nice portrait. Sharp, good exposure, and nice BG.

[Karl Egressy]

Great portrait shot with amazing details, Dan. It looks as if the bird was posing for you and a pose he/she chose was great.

[laurie golden]

Dan,

Nice detail and composition. I think he is looking for dinner. The light makes this photo.

[Robert Holguin]

Wow!!!!!
Superb close up and excellent details. Terrific comp and great head angle.
Very well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Gorgeous portrait.Wonderful details,nice colors,lovely composition.
Love the beautiful eye and the shadow of eyelash on it.

Regards,
Satish.

[Greg Oakley]

Stunning portrait Dan!
Cheers Greg

[David Salem]

Great portrait!! Tons of feather detail and exposed very well. Awesome!!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Excellent details and creamy BG. Love the piercing eye, and the HA you got him at makes it look even more menacing. I'd look into adding a bit of canvas at right and toning down the bill. Also try a touch of red in Color Balance. Usually it is the young ones that tolerate a close approach...most of the adults flee from a good distance away.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dan, a really good portrait here. You have captured incredible detail, and the sharpness is spot on. Yes to a good HA, and love the stare. Im fine with the comp as is, but Im sure adding to the right wont harm the image either.

[gail bisson]

This is superb!
IQ "is to die" for. Lovely light as well and that eye is so full of detail
Add a bit more on the right and this is a 10 out of 10!
Gail

[arash_hazeghi]

very cool pose and sharp details, composition is nice too. I do see a green cast on the red-tail, surprised no one else mentioned maybe it's just me :D