Hawk
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Comment by patio127:
Well done Jane !!! We had fun that day :)

Hawk
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Comment by jbsmithana:
Love the backlight! Hard with backlight to make the bird pop. A helpful tool is a flash extender like the Better Beamer or the like. You can use fill flash set to -1 or 2 EV and get the bird to stand out better and light the eye. Sometimes I can even use my pop-up flash to get a little catch light but with a long lens its not always possible.

Hawk
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Comment by crissya:
Sweet photo! I can't help but notice, everytime I look at one of these wonderfully clear photos, it's the character in their faces that catch my attention. This fellow almost has a comical glace..like he's got his eye on that little mouse way down yonder. (Hmmm maybe that's what he really is lookin' at!) :O)

Hawk
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Comment by trevytrev:
this is a beautiful Red Tail Hawk, they are my favorite raptor. They are quite the adaptive birds able to live in large cities or the country. You captured it well, very watchful they are!

Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Comment by rider:
wonderful shot!!!!!snow is cool too

Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Comment by trevytrev:
great shot, love teh snow falling in the pic!

Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Comment by patio127:
Well now that I think of it , that description could apply to me-LOL !!! Brilliant capture & edit- those eyes are magical >:)

Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Comment by crissya:
What a funny face this guy has, love his expression. and the colours are so brilliant. Good shot!

Snowy
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Comment by bobonacus:
Owls look great, I want to photograph some too!

Snowy
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Comment by patio127:
One of the best taken that day---super editing , Jane !!!