Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk "Checking things Out"

[James Salywoda]

Red-tailed Hawk


These Hawks really like to soar so they pretty much stay perched until the mid morning coastal winds pick up
then they take flight utilizing the thermals and updrafts to keep them in the air. It really is fun to watch as I have a better understanding of this species....

Nikon D300 70-200 2.8 1.7 TC
1/640 ISO 640 F7.1

Thanks For Looking

Jim

[Danny J Brown]

Hi James: You've got to stop! You're killing me with these amazing BIF's. One is as awesome as the next. My favorite so far is the one where you could really see the red on the tail but this one is razor sharp and beautiful as well. You must be right on top of these guys with that 70-200 1.7. Good job.

[Stu Bowie]

Hey James, Danny said it all - one great shot after the other of these hawks. As a matter of interest, what are you standing on to be able to capture these guys at eye level? Killer BG BTW, and well captured.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful shooting position. You seem to be getting a great view. I love the details and sharpness.

[Clement Francis]

Amazing flight shot this at eye level, the bird seem to be focussed on something that it loves. The eyes are so intense

[Harshad Barve]

Picture perfect !!!!!!!
TFS

[John Blumenkamp]

Fantastic James, and inspiring to see your work. Love the detail of this one especially.

[Danny Laredo]

Stunning James, simply stunning. Love the fact its eye level and the intense look is great.
Big congrats.

[John Ippolito]

Very, very nice flight level image, James. Great detail, color and the eye is intense. Excellent work!

[scott benson]

lovely caught shot, nice and sharp lots of detail.

[paul leverington]

Indeed they do enjoy flying. I have made that same conclusion myself. Sounds and looks like you may have found a terrific shooting opportunity with these guys. I think the contrast and/or the sharpening on the bird looks a tad too much from my view--but other than that, a beautiful capture of this guy!

Paul