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Uploaded: 06/04/08 3:20 PM GMT
Red-tailed Hawk Returning
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This was at the local nature center. They release some of these birds, let them fly out to a tree and then call them back (to the food). It was a great opportunity to practice focus tracking since I'm new to nature/bird photography. I left the straps in the shot on purpose (rather than Photoshop them out), so I could give this print to the nature center.

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.saimamirza
06/04/08 4:43 PM GMT
Brilliant capture indeed, Alan.
The tags serve a purpose as you have explained so I wouldn't see them as a put-down at all.
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.Toto_san
06/04/08 7:40 PM GMT
A bit late, but welcome to Caedes. This is a wonderful and excellent shot. My compliments. Looking forward to seeing more beauties from your lens.
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.Gnomie
06/04/08 10:00 PM GMT
Beautiful capture of a amazing creature.

RG
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::Hottrockin
06/04/08 11:34 PM GMT
COOL!! Luv his/her lOOk!! Some grain exudes, perhaps a little post work in a photo editor could clean that up a bit?? A grand action shot!! Keep'em coming as we always wanna see more!!

Oh yeah...WELCOME to Caedes!!
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.Paul_M
06/05/08 9:37 AM GMT
saw it in the VB, had to comment, beautiful capture!!
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.ghostrider2112
06/05/08 11:02 AM GMT
Great capture Alan. I love the look in the eyes of the Hawk.

Tim
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::Jimbobedsel
06/07/08 12:22 AM GMT
Excellent.

Jimbob
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::m0rnstar
06/07/08 1:31 PM GMT
For one of your first bird photos this is really really good. You've got good rules going and quite good clarity. He's intent on his target and we can see that! Wonderful post! Welcome to Caedes.net...

~*Mary*~

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::crysophilax
06/08/08 6:03 AM GMT
Stunning capture, focus just right, angle perfect.
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::rp64
06/09/08 1:07 PM GMT
Boy, for someone who's 'new' to focus tracking this is a terrific shot. I don't really think the straps setract from the shot and anytime I can count the individua feathers on a bird I know someone nailed the focus! Caught this one on the front page - congrats!

Rich
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.Bursa
01/30/10 6:37 AM GMT
WOW.
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::Nikoneer
05/31/14 5:50 PM GMT
It's 2014 and digital cameras have come a long ways in the last 6 years, so the quality of this older photo is testament to your abilities with a camera. Your tracking was spot on. Excellent shot. -Nik
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