Goshawk

[Vincent Grafhorst]

Southern pale chanting goshawk taking off.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley, Botswana

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 500.0 mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Color Temperature(5200K)
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Handheld
Cropped from right to 4:3, height is FF

Vincent Grafhorst
www.khwaiphotography.com

[Jim Poor]

Nice patterns underneath and wow at the day-glow orange bill & eye. On one hand, I'd like to see the face a bit lighter, but I'm not sure what that would do to the already bright orange eye.

[Mike Milicia]

Nice underside view with great detail !

Might try to selectively lighten the bird a bit and maybe add a little canvas at the top.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Nice flight shot,great light,pose and details,I would prefer a bit canvas at the top

[Arthur Morris]

Well done with the awkward pose and tough light. later and love, artie

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the wonderful detail on the underside and the beautiful eye contact in this image. Great tining and flight pose Vincent !! Thanks for sharing.