As I was walking into church this morning I heard, and then saw several crows chasing a white bird. The people in front of me said they thought it was a falcon. As it landed on the bricks I ran back for my camera and got several shots before it flew off. I follow several people who get fabulous bird shots and this can't compare but I am happy with it because except for the straighten it is sooc with no tripod.
Katy this awesomely cool!!!
You and I probably have a couple of members in common that we follow, who post incredible bird shots, so I know what you mean about comparing. But this really is a fabulous shot and I'm so jealous that you have such a magnificent bird in your neighborhood.
@pasadenarose Thanks so much This is the first time in my life I have seen this kind of bird like this and I think now it is probably a hawk. If you are younger than I am (and almost EVERYBODY is!) you have a few years to wait yet before you get to see one! ;~]
@vskolnik Are you kidding me?! YOU are one of the ones I was referring to! After a little research I am thinking it is a hawk. You are so kind with your praise, Vee!
@vskolnik Alabama and it is probably a red tailed hawk! I know very little and wasn't even sure how to check! you sound as if you know what you are doing!
what a gorgeous falcon..i love its colors and feathers...you are so blessed you caught him just perfect! maybe next week you will carry your camera into church with you to! lol....it never fails the minute i leave it in the car something as beautiful as this will appear! FAV!
@ellimae Thanks, Ellen. I have thought about carrying it in but I feel it might make people uncomfortable so I usually leave it in the car. I am just glad I had it with me.Thanks so much for the FAV. It means a lot coming from someone with you talent!
What a glorious capture Katy.....beautiful tones and detail, and composition excellent after the sprint! What a wonderful bird to see, even if only fleetingly. I find the fashion for huge handbags is perfect for hiding my camera in!!!!
@ruthmouch Thanks so much for such positive kind words,Ruth> I think a huge handbag is a great idea but then I would struggle with getting it out! Definitely something to consider! ;~}
Wow, what a gorgeous shot, Katy. Talking about being at the right place at the right time and having your camera with you. Love the colors and detail. How do you straighten a photo, I need to fix one?
Straightening a photo depends on which program you are using. I use Microsoft Office Picture manager often and it is under the edit option as rotate. After I straighten I need to crop it. some programs have it under basic edits as straighten and it does the crop automatically. I think Picasa is one of those. You just have to hunt around a little for it .
Wow., fav! I have learned to look around when I hear crows...they are often chasing a hawk around or warning other birds that a hawk is coming. Just terrific
Love it.
You and I probably have a couple of members in common that we follow, who post incredible bird shots, so I know what you mean about comparing. But this really is a fabulous shot and I'm so jealous that you have such a magnificent bird in your neighborhood.
I had to come back and fav this. I'm so happy that you were there for this photo.
Straightening a photo depends on which program you are using. I use Microsoft Office Picture manager often and it is under the edit option as rotate. After I straighten I need to crop it. some programs have it under basic edits as straighten and it does the crop automatically. I think Picasa is one of those. You just have to hunt around a little for it .
Darlene, I use Picasa and it has a straighten option.
Congrats
Congrats!