Jim, I love that fanned tail and the stretched wings with the light filtering through them and those talons are awesome too. Fantastic composition and perfect HA too. Superb work, as usual.
Love the backlighting and exposure here. What really makes it all work is the fact that the hawk is angled just below, and parallel to, the sloping tree line, allowing the backlit effect to stand out. Very nicely done.
Hi James superb backlight image, love the filtered light shining through the feathers and rim of light around the wing and tail edges. Pose is awesome with the uptuned primaries and eye contact. Don't know how you managed the detail with the strong backlighting , well done !
A unique image even for your portfolio, which has it all. Everything has been said but I wanted to let you know how much I love the talons on this one......priceless!