my new friend

[Raymond Barlow]

Red-tailed Hawk

D300 / 200-400 VR
1/2500s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso250

hand held, F150 hide, natural light, slight crop

1 of about 800 frames taken of this bird yesterday, these young RT's are much more approachable then the adults.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good to have such a cooperative model. I like the pose, details, eye contact and BG.

[Grace Scalzo]

I like the preflight pose and the inclusion of the thistles. Nice series you have going here.

[Mike Lentz]

I agree with Axel! The pose is sweet! Did you get some flight shots?

[Doug Brown]

Another nice habitat shot with a nice pose and good eye contact. Like it a lot Ray!

[Daniel Cadieux]

I have yet to encounter such a cooperative RTH. Nice one, was this pose part of a stretch...or the beginning of a take-off?

[Fabs Forns]

Great when you find a cooperative subject in your neighborhood!
Another winner, love the habitat :)

[david cramer]

Great detail and light. A little more lift in the wings would increase the tension. The tail fan is great!

[Raymond Barlow]

I agree with Axel! The pose is sweet! Did you get some flight shots?

thanks Mike, yes, a few flights., hovering, and had to use the zoom to pull back!

[Raymond Barlow]

I have yet to encounter such a cooperative RTH. Nice one, was this pose part of a stretch...or the beginning of a take-off?

thanks Daniel .. I have 2 here, and yesterday they both let me get inside 25 feet, I did back off once I gathered enough frames, as I do want to build a sense of trust with these birds, as I will visit them every day., less then 10 miles from home.

[Malcolm Benn]

Lovely shot Ray ... looking forward to the next installment.