Autumn immature Red-tailed Hawk – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
Just a simple, one image post this morning.
I photographed this immature Red-tailed Hawk about one year ago after leaving Farmington Bay WMA while I was on my way home and just prior to getting on the interstate. I liked the yellow leaves in the background because they show the colors of autumn but I wished at the time that the young hawk had been in better light so I hadn’t posted it here until now. I wasn’t quite sure I could get over the not quite perfect light.
The more I have looked at this image over the past year the more I liked it for the flight pose, the look at the Red-tailed Hawk’s plumage colors against those yellow leaves and somehow the poor lighting conditions became less significant to my eyes.
The photo isn’t perfect but then nature always is in its own way.
Life is good.
Mia
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Feels like I’m right there with this bird in it’s hunting territory.
Fantastic shot, Mia!
Thank you!
Absolutely spectacular shot combined with wonderful narrative. What a gift you have. Thanks Mia.
Absolutely stunning. Let your imperfect self out more often.
I am very glad your picky self learned to enjoy this shot.
I love it from the get go.
Love the bird and background…those golden Asoen leaves areca perfect back drop…
Stunning shot.
WOW! Great shot….incredible colors.. both bird and foliage…Thank you
OMGosh! The yellow of the leaves makes the Red-tailed Hawk stand out. It’s gorgeous!