Red Tailed Hawk With Prize

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
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Less contrast:

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Canon EOS 700D
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

1/125th, f/10, ISO 400, 340mm

Thanks for looking! All comments / suggestions are appreciated!

Jim
Louisville, KY

If you look closely, you will see a ‘just caught’ meal at this hawk’s feet.

You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques.
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Really nice capture of this raptor at work. Good feather detail and I love the head turn. My only suggestion would be to bring the contrast down a little; on my screen it seems a bit harsh.

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What a great pose, Jim. The lookback is probably my favorite pose. I agree with Skip, the contrast seems a little harsh. The prey, is that a squirrel?

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Yes, I believe it is a squirrel. A shame it doesn’t show up even more!

Thanks for your critique.

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Thanks for the critique Hank!

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Jim , the repost with less contrast is AWESOME.

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Very good, Jim. I was going to suggest a bit less contrast, but you beat me to it.