Went dove hunting this morning and......

found out my aim is better with my Canon than my shotgun. :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/...2d5f4d8f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/...21352ded_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/...24ec3b9b_o.jpg

Great images Mike, I love #2, looks like he/she is flying right at you.

Great photos! Is the hawk a Cooper’s?:)
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I like the 1st and 3rd most.

The 2nd is quite dramatic, but it's a little soft-focused and low in contrast.

The first hawk picture has a nicely blurred background, which helps draw attention to the bird. The branches form an interesting pattern.:thumbsup:

The third picture, there’s no mistaking what the subject is! The bird’s head and beak look sharply focused, only the wingtips are a little blurred.
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And please, don’t shotgun birds!:(

Wow, that's not fair! How come every time I go dove hunting I only get...doves :mad2:

Maybe you need to replace the bead on your shotgun with a viewfinder. :)

These are really nice Mike!

Good answer, Mike. Or, maybe he has his mind in the wrong place.

A.M.D.A. I am told that this is a juvenile Redtail hawk. I'm sure I've his daddy around too. I'll try to get him tomorrow.

Thanks, all.

Great shots, that third one is a classic. I love it.
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Right you are Mike! Beautiful shots! I managed only one great shot of the Redtail Hawk but I am after him again lol. LOVE these, one is better than the next :thumbsup:

Nice shooting, Mike!

I always favor the dynamic shots so I like #2 the best. Looks like a great subject for future shooting.