Grounded by the Storm

[Loupey]

Been working on my macros lately but I came across this juvie RTH low in a tree. It was about to rain so I figured he was taking shelter. I approached by foot and shot along the way. This shot was from about 75' away as he gave me this owl-like pose.

Was able to approach to about 50' before he finally took off.

Then I got dumped on by the storm on my way back to the car.

[CaraRose]

Just gorgeous, Loupey. Love how he's framed by the branches.

[OldClicker]

Nicely composed. I can never figure out how to shoot them as anything other than centered. - Terry

[Loupey]

Cara & Terry - thanks for commenting.

This branch has a lot of character and I'm sure I wouldn't have been attracted to the RTH (come on, it's a RTH ) if it were not for that branch.

Here's a shot when I first started the approach. More horizontal at this distance so I used the background to help better isolate the bird.

[Eric D]

Beautiful Raptor..nice capture and details!

[daq7]

Really cool.

[gotrocks]

I do like the raptors.
Both of these are great but I prefer the second.
Look like he/she was scratching and the foot is a blur in the first.

[AgingEyes]

You guys have better looking red-tailed than we do. Good capture !

[B.J.]

Lovely composition and a beautiful picture.

[paulnj]

Those are some great images!