Predator Wins... This Time
by space amoeba

Comment:
Hey! Much thanks for all the comments. This one smashes my record for comments received on a photo. Must admit, I was quite pleased.

To answer some questions:

The prey was a rabbit. I took about 30 shots of this scene, and some show unmistakable rabbit-like qualities in that mess (the hawk was quite set on his dinner... he was there for a good 15 minutes)

I did not bait the predator. Although I don't know if he killed it himself, he was already eating when I arrived. This hawk has apparently been loitering about the office complex for some time now. Never saw him this close before though.

The shot is indeed "in the wild" although it's not really 'wild' when you consider it's on a fairly well travelled street. To get the shot, I used my Sigma 70-300mm AF lens. I was about 25 metres from the bird at the time I took the shot. Amazingly, it was hand held - I didn't have my tripod with me. Seems I have a steadier grasp than I thought. :)

Thanks again, all!

Message edited by author 2004-03-03 09:37:08.

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by kinks

Comment:
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old ways, highways
by ursula

Comment:
Beautiful shot... good choice of mild cepia, and well composed.

take me with you!!!
by kannimo

Comment:
Wild... where is this?

NOT SO..
by Rando D300

Comment:
What, impotence isn't enough of a deterrant? :) Well set up, nice DOF and good lighting. Little bit at the top where you lose your background is a tad bothersome.

Drowning Madness
by unknowndeath

Comment:
This is a really cool abstract shot. I'd hang it on the wall. The conflict isn't clear though... otherwise, I like.

seperation of church and state?
by xburnerx

Comment:
When I think of how this shot was taken, I can only imagine all the rushing about was quite funny. Good concept... need better lighting.

an eat more greens conflict
by Pooba

Comment:
:) Thanks for cheering me. Cute concept, well executed.

Conflict Between Spring And Winter (I know who wins)
by Mona

Comment:
Very pretty picture. It's a streach for this competition, but I think it fits. Well done.

Faux Pas
by thebone123

Comment:
This one made me smile. A good concept, but could have used better lighting to make the colours go 'pow'.