Swainsons Hawk

[Joe Brown]

Took this near Rodeo, NM in late afternoon.
5D MKII, 300mm 2.8, 1.4TC,
f5.6, 1/2500, 400ISO,
cropped, B/C.
Just returned a week ago from traveling around the southwest for the last 3 months. Hope to participate more in forum now that I'm back.
Joe

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice near wing position wish for slightly better HA and far wing not merging with head. colors are a bit muted and it looks a bit grainy which is unsual for 5D at such low ISO, did you pull up the exposure in post?

[denise ippolito]

Joe, Nice underwing detail. I agree that the head merging with the back wing is not desirable and wish for a better head angle. Still better than any I have on this species:)