Red-tailed Hawk (C)

[Diane Miller]

This was shooting fish in a barrel, as this is a professional model at our local bird rescue center. But I love the detail I can capture in a setting like that. Light and BGs are a toss of the dice at an open house day with quite a few people milling about and interacting with the birds and their handlers, but sometimes it comes together.

Canon 7D2, 100-400 II at 286, ISO 800, f/10, 1/400 sec. Handheld.

Basic and minimal adjustments in LR. Into PS only for some added canvas top and right and minor retouching to the OOF areas and to clone out the reflection of a utility pole in the eye. No sharpening, NR or other tonal work.

[adrian dancy]

This is a handsome bird for sure and it looks very focused on something and I doubt it is ice cream:) Excellent study, colours and detail especially good since you have not sharpened. I particularly like the eye details.
I would love to test out the 100-400 II and then I tell myself don't give into lens envy.

[John Robinson]

Yes- Great detail here and as Adrian says- there is a whole seperate picture in the eye !
Good stuff
John

[Michael Hansen]

Very, very nice, Diane! As you said, lots of detail and just a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing!


Mike

[Daniel Cadieux]

Handsome bird indeed, you did a good job with it. F/10 was just enough. I love the detail.

[gail bisson]

This is really nice Diane.
Beautiful IQ and DOF. No nits from me!
Gail

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely image, Diane. Thanks for sharing.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent portrait of handsome model. Majestic look, great details, beautiful colours and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Geoff Newhouse]

Loving the details....although I have amazing access to wild bald eagles, I am also always tempted and often partake in some close detailed shots at our local Wildlife Preserve.

TFS
Geoff