Red-shouldered Hawk

[Michael Yessik]

I like the full display of the wings. I like the fact that it is calling out. Maybe a little too much directly overhead?

D300, 200-400VR at 400mm, 1/1000s, f/6.3, ISO 800

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Michael

Did not see the compensation used but form the exposure it looks like you did overexpose for the underside. The color of the underside of wings has a greenish tint which indicates shadow/highlight, I'm confused?

Love the wing spread and calling pose and do like it as captured overhead. Might take some form the bottom so it has more room up top !!! Excellent !!!

[Michael Yessik]

I did use a +1.0 exposure compensation, as it was against a bright sky. I also did shadow/highlight adjustment, since the underside was still a little dark, and the wing edges quite bright. Could you elaborate on your comment about the "green tint"? Are you suggesting this is related to these adjustments? What is it that you find confusing?

Thanks.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Michael,
I like the capture and image...you have good details and good color rendition...agree with Mr. Forns on taking off from the bottom...:cool:

[Katie Rupp]

Oh Micheal, this is so nice. The calling is an unusual catch and I quite like the light as it makes the feathers look almost translucent.