I think this is a Coopers Hawk but I am not sure.
Sony A700 + Minolta 75-300mm, 160mm, ISO 200, 1/500, f/8, Handheld, cropped and some adjustments in Lightroom.
I woke up one morning to find this guy feasting on a pigeon in my neighbours back yard.
I think this is a Coopers Hawk but I am not sure.
Sony A700 + Minolta 75-300mm, 160mm, ISO 200, 1/500, f/8, Handheld, cropped and some adjustments in Lightroom.
I woke up one morning to find this guy feasting on a pigeon in my neighbours back yard.
Interesting capture with prey, Jeff. Snow and feathers convey the environment well. It may be an option to clean up some of the peripheral debris. Image looks a little soft and noisy. Did you need to add some +EC in processing? Maybe a little more contrast on the bird and some selective sharpening will bring out a bit more detail
Tony Whitehead
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Thanks Tony. I was in a bit of a panic when I saw this guy, and new to photography, so I did not pay to much attention to the camera settings. I did need to do alot of positive exposure correction. I am currently reading some CS4 training so I hope to better my post processing a bit. Sharpening is something I need help with.
In this situation with all the snow the camera meter would have been fooled into underexposing so some +EC at capture would be good. Opening up in post reveals noise in the shadow areas. This link may be useful for sharpening issues http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=18534
Tony Whitehead
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Great capture! I would crop out the top of the frame, it doesn't add to the composition IMO. Looks like an immature Coopers Hawk.