Sitting Pretty

[Jackie Schuknecht]

The first star of our hawk workshop.
Taken with the 40D
f/5
1/800s
ISO 800
100-400 @ 200
HH
Cropped
AWB
+2/3
Did another darker version, but liked this one better.
Just sharpened a little in ACR and later the eyes in PS.
NR with Dfine by NIK
Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Excellent colors, details and background Jackie. Love the intense look on this guy.
Congrats,

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, agree w/ Oscar-nice details and intense stare! There seem to be small white spots all over BG,was it raining? Great shot and perch!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

It was snowing Denise :)

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Jackie:

One of your best . . . I love it . . . .

Simply, a beautiful photo.

Keep up the good work, Canuck.

Uncle Gus

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice capture, image and composition Jackie. Details are sharp and color renition is dead on I like the head annge and sharp eyes...good show...:cool:

[Nonda Surratt]

Love the comp, and the eyes!!!! Really super

[Gail Spitler]

Great image. The curve in the perch is wonderful, leading you right up to the bird. Feather detail is outstanding.
Must be nice to have one of these images from the raptor shoot that didn't need a lot of pp-ing.
Gail

[Katie Rupp]

Wonderful sharpness and detail and eye contact. I might take just a little bit off the left side. Very nicely done, Jackie.

[Harold Davis]

awesome jackie!!! you had a great day with those birds!!! big congrats!!

[Alfred Forns]

Just stunning !!! I love this image !!!! Great going Jackie !!!