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Uploaded: 12/11/11 9:34 PM GMT
Coopers Hawk
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Spotted him in the backyard, captured with the canon T3i, with the canon 70-200mm f4/L lens, and kenko DGX 1.4x converter,and hand held. He took off shortly after I got a few shots of him, they like to prey on smaller birds, which I do have plenty of at the feeders, but I have never witnessed a hawk catching one in my yard, which is fine with me. :)

This was heavily cropped, and I cloned out wire fencing.

Thanks for the comments I do appreciate them.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::Starry173
12/11/11 10:12 PM GMT
Great Capture!!! It's such a beautiful bird.

Tom
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::0930_23
12/11/11 10:18 PM GMT
He is acting shy Tigz. It is probably because of your love of cats of all sizes. :)
Clarity it really good.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.koca
12/11/11 10:36 PM GMT
Nice capture, lovely bird. I think it's watching something.
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::biffobear
12/11/11 11:01 PM GMT
Nice focus on the bird and good postwork too...R.
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.CDHale
12/11/11 11:58 PM GMT
Very nice capture. Glad you got a few shots before he flew off, and well, Im glad he flew away from the lil ones at the feeders because I'm looking forward to seeing more of them from you.
-Christie
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.Roseman_Stan
12/12/11 12:52 AM GMT
Fantastic capture Sandi. It looks very intent on something, probably lunch!!
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.DigiCamMan
12/12/11 2:34 AM GMT
Mr.Cooper has a very nice looking Hawk and you got a nice shot of it.
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.Joanie
12/12/11 3:21 AM GMT
Great lighting once again and a nice soft background for the beautiful bird! Even if it is a hawk...lol...Great comp and faved Sandi!
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::Dunstickin
12/12/11 7:26 AM GMT
Cooper must have lost it eh!..lol

Superb capture on this majestic animal!
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::corngrowth
12/12/11 8:58 AM GMT
Sandi, I'm forced to have a break.
Like to use this opportunity to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a prospherous 2012.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.Catharina1
12/12/11 9:56 AM GMT
Very good work my friend! Mich
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::LynEve
12/12/11 11:34 AM GMT
A rare capture Sandi - well done and great post work.
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.scorpie
12/12/11 11:46 AM GMT












Great capture Sandi.





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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::tee
12/12/11 3:22 PM GMT
The framing is excellent in this shot, Tigs - as well as the detail and the subject. Hawks are cool - neat shot -
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So many pics and so little time can mean just one thing - it must be - tee time
::trixxie17
12/12/11 5:52 PM GMT
Looks to me as if he is sizing up something - excellent capture.
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::Inkeri
12/12/11 9:22 PM GMT
A Fantastic photo,Sandi.Such Beautiful bird.
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.elektronist
12/14/11 2:28 PM GMT
Very good capture of this interesting bird, Sandi. Looks like as if he posed for you.

Tanju
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.Gabbels
12/14/11 3:32 PM GMT
Looks as if he is thinking about something...
Great capture with good details.
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::vangoughs
12/14/11 9:00 PM GMT
Splendid image!!!
Nice focus!!
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::luckyshot
12/16/11 12:47 AM GMT
Sandi - Hawks don't sit still for long - so your timing was terrific. Nicely captured with the big glass and converter. Thad
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.J_E_F
12/17/11 2:26 PM GMT
Excellent shot and good post production was worth the effort. I like this one.
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.icedancer
12/18/11 7:14 PM GMT
Looks like he's praying for some dinner. Super shot Sandi.
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