Juvenile Red Tail

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/2000"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Car as blind
Handheld, no Bushhawk

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

This is a great image. I love the background texture and the amazing sharpness. Very well done.

Szimi

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great details, eye contact and BG. It's just a bit tight in the frame for my taste.

[Jon Thornton]

Great light on the bird's head and body. The clouds add an important second layer of interest.

I've decided I quite like the crop after all.

[Arthur Morris]

Quite well done considering the uneven light. The clouds are my favorite part of the image and the bird ain't bad either.

[Tony Whitehead]

I really like this, Jody. The sky BG is superb and the light on the head and eye makes a beautiful focal point. Happy with the tight crop as is but would prefer a tiny bit more room below.

[John Blumenkamp]

Fantastic... the beauty of this hawk really pops against that sweet and interesting background.

[Judd Patterson]

A very fine exposure here...to keep all the whites in check. The clouds in the background provide a spectacular backdrop. This is a really awesome Red-tailed Hawk image!

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree that with the light you had, the result is more than stunnig! Great detail, colors, BG and pose! Congratulations!