"Always watching"

© Rita K. Connell

"Always watching"

Uploaded: June 20, 2009

Description

Cooper hawk that comes on a regularly to visit my bird feeder. Easy meal....

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Michelle Alton June 21, 2009

Awesome! #1144243

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 21, 2009

Thank you Michelle, this guy knew I was taking his picture, he sat there for about 5 minutes, he even let all nine of my grandchildren come up to the window and look at him. Thnak you for taking the time to comment they are always welcome. Rita #7660353

Anita J. Luellen level-classic June 22, 2009

Beautiful bird portrait! Wonderful tones. #7664993

ronald mcelroy June 29, 2009

hi Rita. wonderful photo of the hawk. I never seemed to get close enough to them to photograph them. I to love the color tones. thanks for sharing.
Ron #7689206

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 29, 2009

Ron thank you, he is fun he comes during the winter months quite often. The window is only about 12 from where he likes to sit. #7690369

Arthur Bohlmann May 04, 2010

Another good one from my friend Rita #8588426

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 04, 2010

thanks Art, I think he needs something he came and everyone went home...LOL #8589175

Ruthann Hiner May 04, 2010

Beautiful, majestic photograph. The light and composition are perfect. #8589324

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 21, 2010

thank you Ruthann he is quiet the show piece. #8627168

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