Banking Broad-winged Hawk

[Alan Murphy]

Broad-winged Hawk

Upper Texas Coast

D810, 300, ISO 500, f7.1, 1/4000, Owl Decoy.

In the 15 years I have been shooting hawks, this is the first year I had Broad-wings actually swoop at my owl. They are normally very high in thermals. I was pleased to see this in my viewfinder.

[Binu John]

What a stunning banking pose you captured! Superb pose and IQ. TFS

[Nick Palmieri]

Awesome and different pose. Another great capture!

[Jonathan Ashton]

I bet you were pleased Alan, I would have been ecstatic! Really unusual pose and sooooo sharp - great shot.

[arash_hazeghi]

wicked pose Alan. excellent exposure, the head needs more sharpening to my eye

[Joe Subolefsky]

That is awesome you certainty nailed the exposure.

[William Dickson]

Amazing pose. Great capture Alan. Well done and thanks for sharing