# Ferruginous Takeoff **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [November 9, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939 "2024-11-09T16:15:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939/1 "2024-11-09T16:15:35Z")
![FERUG2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/b/4b31f443360ba00ae22aac1dd53b37d562f95840.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Yesterday morning I had the good fortune to see, and photograph my first ferruginous hawk of the season here. They are my favorite hawk and this is the third year in a row that this one’s shown up in the same, precise location (I know from its leg band). I snagged a takeoff moment and since the only color in this shot was its yellow bill, I took a look at it as a B&W and I liked it. ### Specific Feedback Cropping okay? ### Technical Details Z9, 180-600 lens, monopod, 1/3200th, f 9, 378mm, ISO 900, cropped to 1992 x 2269. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939/2 "2024-11-09T16:20:14Z")
Really nice take-off pose, Dave. Maybe a bit more room on the left to fly into? ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939/4 "2024-11-10T01:33:42Z")
Really nice pose you caught Dave - dramatic take off. Adding some room on the right might help as Dennis mentions. The details on the bird and perch have a painterly look. I am assuming from post processing. A fine catch. ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939/5 "2024-11-10T02:15:46Z")
Really Nice Image. I love the tone and the pose of your subject. Perfect in Black and White. Maybe vignette the image a little. A little on the corners. Really intense face and great feathers. Really captured the moment. !!! ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ferruginous-takeoff/43939/6 "2024-11-10T12:49:41Z")
BW works well with the image. Pose is excellent and more room on the LH side will strengthen. You may want to take the noise suppression down a notch. You do not need much noise reduction with the Z9 especially at an ISO of 900. Otherwise, a nice shot!..Jim