Predator Up Close

© Mike Slaughter

Predator Up Close

Uploaded: February 20, 2008

Description

Never thought I'd get this close to a wild Red Tailed Hawk, but found him lying on the ground by my office last summer. I called a bird rescue group who told me the hawk was dehydrated. While waiting for them I moved the hawk to a field across the street on a lid from a Rubbermaid tub (didn’t want to take any chances). The hawk let me do whatever I wanted, so I knew he was not well. Knowing I’d probably never get this chance, and having my camera handy, I took a few close up p

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.28 mm, Model: DiMAGE Z3

Comments

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe February 20, 2008

Mike, amazing image of this beautiful hawk. The lighting, detail, clarity and tones are outstanding! It is strange sometimes how they know you are not going to hurt them. It was kind of you to come to his rescue. #859162

Eva Pastor February 20, 2008

Beautiful shot! Good thing you had your camera handy. #5522892

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