Down Beat (Rough-Legged Hawk)

[Steve Large]

Hi Everyone,

Some nice wing and dorsal detail on this one.

Stats: EOS-1D Mark 4, 600mm IS2, ISO800, F/5.6, 1/1250sec.

Steve

[dankearl]

You certainly had a nice time with this guy/gal.
The light you have is excellent, attractive BG, maybe a bit of a head turn would have been nice....

[WillieHall]

that is great detail and BG really sets it off, thanks for sharing. I am surprised at the detail with only 1/1250. We have these wintering here in California now and enjoying them a lot!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely pose, exposure, BG and comp. Nice soft light too. Agree with Dan on the HA.

[Binu John]

Fabulous take off shot! Excellent exposure, BG and pose! Yes, a better HA could make it better.

[christopher galeski]

very nice,well sharp,good BG,nice exposure,agree a bit more head turn,but still a nice image,if mine,would remove white bit near tip of tail.well done.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Excellent shot wonderful detail, just maybe a little brightening around the eye area would help address the not quite ideal head angle?

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent take off frame, dynamic pose and sharp details take it to the top. The HA actually works for me since there is good eye contact. I wouldn't change anything here. superb frame as is

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Steve, love the full downstroke of the wings in this, and overall, nice and sharp. The Hawk pops very well from the darker BG.

[Marina Scarr]

I think I recognize this raptor and perch! Lovely take off pose with a killer BG that really shows off this bird.

[gail bisson]

Beautiful image with great dramatic colors.
Love the wing position and the simple thin perch. IQ is excellent.
I would have loved a better HA but still a wonderful shot,
Gail

[Ivan Sjögren]

Amazing shot with a great mood to it. I like the dark bg and the perch. The wing position is spot on but I can't help to imagine this shot with a little head turn...