I just love watching these guys cruise around the neighborhood terrorizing the songbirds. Such awesome birds!!
My first reaction when I saw this image on my LCD was that I wish he had banked a bit. But this pose is kind of growing on me. What about you? What do you think?
Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: 8
ISO: 400
Focal length: 500mm + 1.4x
I appreciate what some of the commenters are saying, and I like the shot, I like the eye contact, I like the level angle; but since you asked, I'll say that it does seem as if the hawk is flying away, slipping away from me. However, I haven't studied the shot as you've done, and if I had more time to look at it, the shot could begin to grow on me.
Glenn - yes I would prefer a slight bank but the image, as is, is stunning. Technical detail is perfect to my eye. That sharp and bright yellow eye brings it all to a great focal point.