Red Shouldered Hawk
by jitams

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
PERFECT DOF. The lighting, clairity and color are awesome. Nice photo !

Red Shouldered Hawk
by jitams

Comment by matt:
nice clear shot

Red Shouldered Hawk
by jitams

Comment by Diana:
This is awsome good lighting , and focus 10

Red Shouldered Hawk
by jitams

Comment by ChrisW123:
Sweet shot... Too bad that tree wasn't over to the right or not there. Love the focus of the bird and stick that he's on. 8.

Red Shouldered Hawk
by jitams

Comment by Sonifo:
Great shot. The light at the top right is a bit distracting but otherwise excellent picture.

Escaping the Heat
by jitams

Comment by jitams:

Originally posted by JasonPR: whether or not it's about weather, it's still a great shot. I wish I could have gotten such a good shot for the fauna challenge. I've added this to my favorites. Great job.

Thanks! I realize it would've been more appropriate for the fauna challenge. (Well, how was I to know that would've been the topic for this week?)Anyway as an explanation, I don't think I would've been able to get this relaxed shot were it not for the heat in Texas. It was running away from me all the time, but was hot one afternoon and didn't feel like moving because it was obviously tired from the heat. The challenge guidelines said something about the effects of climate on the environment, and this is the environment! Jitams

Escaping the Heat
by jitams

Comment by JPR:
whether or not it's about weather, it's still a great shot. I wish I could have gotten such a good shot for the fauna challenge. I've added this to my favorites. Great job.

Escaping the Heat
by jitams

Comment by KimInNB:
This is an incredible photo of a squirrel. And the title makes you understand his expression - whew, it's hot!! The poor little guy is just plain old tuckered out!! The detail you have achieved on this squirrel is excellent, and I like the DOF!!!

Escaping the Heat
by jitams

Comment by peggy:
Great shot but it should be under the Fauna challenge or another animal challenge.

Escaping the Heat
by jitams

Comment by Artifacts:
Good use of the rule of thirds. Nice composition color and clarity