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Red tailed hawk
Fowl Mouth

Red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

What a morning. I emptied a full CF card on this raptor. But after 45 minutes of handholding the 500mm EX prime (ouch!) I missed the shot I was waiting for, a fast dive from the perch, undoubtedly to pick off some poor rodent. Dang! Do they ever drop rapidly! At least it was a superb morning in the mid 50's F (13 C) outside...far improved from the upper 20's (-3 C) the other day. LOL!
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Location
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
Date taken
2016 03 10
Scientific name
Buteo jamaicensis
Equipment used
20D, 500 4.5 EX
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
LOL happens Jason. Frustrating though!!

This pose really made me laugh - a real cracker that, and I twisted my neck trying to look at him. Don't know why I did that!!

A super picture - very well done laddie.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Holy Cow Jason! Could you catch a more adorable pose? I think not.

This is beautiful guy and needs to be printed and hung.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
A stunning shot you got ... on a fine morning, Jason ... wonderful narrative as well ... tfs ...
 
ducbucln
I love this one Jason! An outstanding capture just full of personality. Can't believe you handheld that lens so long!

Vicki
 
Mohamad Kamrani
You got your prize Jason ! Great shot and pose , yesterday I got arm ache after carrying a Canon 100-400 for few hours outdoor photography ! Your bigma is heavier ! That is why usually I take light weight Nikon P600 !
This bird is glorious and your shot is excellent , many tfs ;)

mo
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Fantastic head turn with amazing image quality, focus, dof, colors, lighting, setting, and blue sky. Brilliant Jason!!!!
 

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