A guiding light through life's stormy seas
by Drake

Comment by wfuller:
Very powerful ... excellent composition. If only it were a bit darker and light was on ... !

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by belle:
Nice shot of the hawk. You almost got the fence out of the picture, good try with that.

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by scrum8:
Nice shot, really like the photo. I think its a Broad Wing, but it could be a Redtail. I was going to ask if it was wild or captive, but I think I see telltale signs of fencing in the foreground. Its still really nice. I've been trying to get some pics of Redtails this fall, but they are really elusive. Check my profile to see a couple of attempts.

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by Mireh:
beautiful bird

Gathering Lights To Infinity
by Drake

Comment by OneSweetSin:
Critique Club

Nice image. Very good attempt at the challenge. I would say it works well. You got one small flaw in the photo that I am sure hurt you slightly in the voting. There is a light spot just off to the left of the beam, something that could have easily been corrected with different editing rules. Nice even though.

Good luck in future challenges

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by Crafty Sue:
good color on the Hawk blur in the background a good effect 8

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by vtruan:
A bit fuzzy on the face.

Relaxing In God's Creation
by Drake

Comment by Neuferland:
Like you, I too feel that the great outdoors is the best place to find and get in touch with your spiritual side. The idea is well thought out but the picture leaves me wanting. FIrst the size seems a bit small overall and it's so crowded in the small area. I know the time of year leaves the trees bare in most areas but perhaps if you had come at a more straight angle instead of straight up? Captured a more natural landscape setting? A 4

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by Neil:
Good pose and DOF. Overall, very good, but the hawk is a little soft.

"A Field Guide to Hawks of North America"
by Drake

Comment by DragonBro:
Nice picture, to bad you couldnt get on the other side of that fence or window! Wow, thats cool.