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30-OCT-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Red-tailed Hawk at Delta Ponds

This Red-tailed Hawk was high in a tree above one on the ponds, probably watching for prey to show themselves. Naturally it was facing the opposite direction. But, when it turned its head and the eye got a highlight from the sunlight, it made a nice shot. Also, its red tail is visible from the back, which helped me to come up with an ID. I think I got it right. :) It was a very long shot, done handheld.

Nikon NIKON D500,Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C
1/2000s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso900 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Julie Oldfield04-Nov-2016 02:51
Superb capture. V
Laura Milholland01-Nov-2016 21:30
Marvelous colors and perfectly timed shot. Very nice!
Ed Duverger01-Nov-2016 14:51
Great capture.
Paul Milholland01-Nov-2016 01:45
A little bit of patience really paid off for this shot.
Hank Vander Velde31-Oct-2016 22:55
Excellent sharp image Vern.
Allan Jay31-Oct-2016 20:52
Fabulous capture, Vern!
Martin Lamoon31-Oct-2016 17:48
Superb photograph of this Hawk.
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Gary31-Oct-2016 17:20
Nice sharp image of this Hawk, Vern...
Nestor Derkach31-Oct-2016 16:54
Excellent portrait light and details abundant.
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globalgadabout31-Oct-2016 15:04
a handsome hunter well caught..
Ed Ruttledge 31-Oct-2016 14:45
He looks like he's looking you over ... and deciding you're too big to carry off.
Bob Davis31-Oct-2016 14:44
nice catch Vern, V
Steve Thuman31-Oct-2016 13:52
It's a beautiful young fella.
Nick Paoni31-Oct-2016 12:21
What great capture of this majestic raptor.
Larry 31-Oct-2016 11:35
Very nice capture with good light and good color, Vern!
Kuriacose Joseph31-Oct-2016 10:40
Great shot!
Yvonne31-Oct-2016 10:19
A lovely angle for the shot... v
laine31-Oct-2016 07:49
What great timing...a beautiful bird and photo. V
John Shen Photography31-Oct-2016 07:33
Wow, super capture of this beauty! :)
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)31-Oct-2016 06:44
Amazing portrait image.V
Paolo
:)
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS31-Oct-2016 05:19
Sweet shot Vern, I think these birds are beautiful. V
joseantonio31-Oct-2016 05:07
very nice details in a difficult shot..V
Bea.31-Oct-2016 04:57
Nice catch, perhaps it saw the camera and decided a profile shot would look good.
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