The Stare

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks:

While out at the Sonaro Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ., I captured this mature Harris's Hawk while waiting for his Rapture Free Flight practise. The handlers are so friendly and co-operative.

CC's always welcome and appreciated. Uncle Gus :):)

Olympus E-520, Zuiko 70-300mm ED
Aperature Priority: F/6.3, 1/1000s
ISO 400
-0.30ev
Auto WB
180mm focal length

[Gus Cobos]

Great close up pose Uncle Gus,
I like the intense look. I would open up the shadows under the neck just a tad...Excellent...:cool:

[Oscar Zangroniz]

What a nice portrait Uncle Gus. Excellent details on that eye, and the crop take it over.
Big Congrats

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Guys:

Thanks for looking and CC's. Good idea about the shadow Gus.

Uncle Gus :):)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Lightening up the shadows made a big difference. Great image!

[denise ippolito]

Very sharp , great crop, nice eye detail

[Alfred Forns]

Great comments I'm in agreement Can add to focus on the eye, seems the sharpest point is the beak ... no pun intended !!! :)