Hawk at Barber

[Lori11]

I love this photo! Itried for about a year to get him! I am still trying out editing programs but I think this one is ok. Any thoughts? I am new to this board

[MB1]

That is a great catch and composition. The overall image has a bit of a grey look that you could easily change but overall I think this one is wonderful.

Have you posted this in the Nature/Wildlife Forum?

[freedom1500]

Well done. Good use of fast shutter speed to capture the action. No obstructions in the composition. And to get him looking right at the camera -- that's what really makes this shot. I agree the colors are a bit heavy on the yellow/green. You can easily correct this in Photoshop. Very nice job. Welcome to the Photo Critique forum.

[Lori11]

Thank you! I didnt know about the Nature/Wildlife, I will post it there, sorry! He was looking at the camera because I was about to be lunch I think lol I took it and ran

[Greg McCary]

Wow. The bird looking at you makes this a great capture. Well Done.

[Don Schaeffer]

What a sharp, finished photo! Great.

[Ptax]

I agree with Freedom1500 and Greg about how much the hawk looking at the camera adds to the shot.

"My work is about making candy for the eyes. It’s about grabbing your attention."
- David LaChapelle

[Lori11]

Thanks so much! I had been shooting him up in his nest and I got his attention and next thing I know he is flying right at me lol He is a Red Tailed Hawk and is bigger than I thought!

[Reamsie]

I love that he is looking right at the camera. I can't really see any negatives about the picture. Good job.

[mdvaden]

Looks great with all the feathers spread out including the tail feathers.