My first hawk! by tara11

My first hawk!

This is a Red-tailed Hawk that flew into my neighbors tree while I was outside. He was SO patient and stayed put forever, but I couldn't quite seem to get my settings right. It was very overcast, bright. Anyway, here he is. He was magnificent in person - so big! If you have time, please view large.

Thanks for taking a look!

Thankful Day 30:
I'm thankful that I made a whole month without a filler!! I'm also thankful that my husband and youngest son made it safely to Cumberland Island where they are camping for the weekend.

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very regal looking
November 30th, 2012  
Tara... this is beautiful. I love how the wind is ruffling his feathers!!!!!! and I am so jealous. I want to go to cumberland Island. I hope they have fun.
December 1st, 2012  
And no branch in your way! I now know how many settings your camera has and how difficult it can be to find the right one!
December 1st, 2012  
Wow! His feathers are soooo pretty!! Nice catch.
December 1st, 2012  
I am so impressed! i would love to get a shot like this!
December 1st, 2012  
Nice shot - I love the framing of the hawk with the trunk and branches of the tree
December 1st, 2012  
Good first attempt.
December 1st, 2012  
Fabulous!! I would love to capture a hawk!
December 1st, 2012  
Beautiful
December 2nd, 2012  
Awesome capture! Wow!
December 2nd, 2012  
Oooh wow! Great catch!
December 2nd, 2012  
Yay! This is great! I love the orange leaves in the back too..helps with the bright sky...it is hard to shoot on bright sky! Aren't huge hawks just amazing to behold in person? I think so!
December 2nd, 2012  
Wonderful!
December 4th, 2012  
@jayberg Thank you!
December 4th, 2012  
@cheribug Thanks Cheryl! I liked the feathers too, I just wish the focus was clear. They had a great time at Cumberland Island. If you go, go in the late fall. The temperature is in the 50's. The first time we went was July - HOT!!
December 4th, 2012  
@catwoman2 You're so kind Mary. I just need to find a good place to take some classes :)
December 4th, 2012  
@ljm @grammyn @greyfeather @if1 @scooter @kerristephens @orangecrush @pocketmouse @gooner46
Thank you all so much for taking the time to look and comment. I so appreciate all of your encouragement!
December 4th, 2012  
@espyetta Yes, he was amazing!
December 4th, 2012  
Wow amazing shot & bird !
December 5th, 2012  
@iris_x Thank you Iris!
December 21st, 2012  
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