Ferruginous Hawk

[JP Bruce]

Took this shot during the Raptor Free Flight at the Desert Museum. This was during a Nikon sposored Trek. I just found out the photo was picked as one of the top 20 taken during all the 2007 Treks. Just wanted to share.

Used Canon 20D, 1/200, f11 and ISO 200.

[Lana Hays]

Bruce
Congrats on your "top 20" win. Hmmm....Nikon sponsored trek let a Canon man win.......sorry, couldn't resist. Tell me....was this a large crop and what lens did you use? I'd say the light was harsh coming from above. This image certainly has a lot of potential but it seems to lack detail...a smooth appearance rather than sharp.

[JP Bruce]

The light was harsh. The crop wasn't too much. To be honest I'm not real happy with the results. Like you said potential is there. Thanks for comments.

[Jim Neiger]

Hi Bruce,

I agree with Lana's comments. I also think it's a bit tight in the frame.

[Gus Cobos]

Excellent image with sharp details and good color rendition. The eye detail and clarity puts this over the top...congrats...:cool: