Swainson's Hawk (c) by Dr. Amol Khedgikar

[Raymond Barlow]

D300 / 200-400 VR @ 200mm
1/1000 sec, f 5.6, iso 200
Katana Gimbal, tripod, natural light, slight crop
Cloned out jessies, and the perch support., added canvas
to the right side. (captive bird)

Thanks to my friend Dr. Amol who gave me permission to post his image here on BPN.
Amol is a Biologist in India, who specializes as a Wildlife Veterinarian, Wildlife Rescuer Field Biologist management. I have had the good fortune to be able to spend time with he and his wonderful wife Mayura over the last few weeks. I will ask him to sign up here on BPN soon.

Amol was using my camera equipment, and I did the pp with him.
Amol is now preparing to make an emergency trip back to India, as one of the fellows who he works with was recently killed by a leopard in a park that they manage.

My regards to Amol, and his friend’s family, safe trip Bhai.

[Bill Jobes]

To my eye, Raymond, this image is absolute perfection !

Fabulous colors, high drama, and wonderful helping of dynamic tension.

The feather detail is phenomenal, and the pose, especially the revealing wing positions, are stunning.

Congrats to your friend, and deep regrets that he must rush home under such unfortunate circumstances.

Thanks for sharing this gift of an image !

[Mital Patel]

Dr. amol is a gentleman i have had chance to chat with him few time. not aware bout his expertise as it was just normal chat session.

raymond u did really gr8 work over PP. just to add if you could have cloned out that point of finger of feather near the beak.

[Dan Fleming]

I completely agree with Bill. The outstretched wings with great detail showing really makes this image. My congrats to your friend!

[Markus Jais]

Beautiful shot. Great wing pose and composition here.

Markus

[Harshad Barve]

Stunning image Amol , Amol works in Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve and one nice person to be your friend
Raymonbhai , Thanks for posting

[Kiran Poonacha]

Sad to hear that he returned halfway, Loved the picture .. nice pose, details and Bg.. thanks for sharing Bhai..