Face Off

Uploaded: April 02, 2010

Description

Red Tailed Hawk and I had a staring contest. I was leaning on the fence post beside his and using that as a brace for my camera...I won, but he lasted for several minutes!

1/160s at f/5.6 ISO 200 70-300mm lens

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

Kennen White April 02, 2010

Wow, great capture! #1254485

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 02, 2010

Simply outstanding! What a lucky encounter, Laurie! #8504422

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 02, 2010

You were so lucky he stayed...awesome capture! #8504518

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 02, 2010

WoW, what a lovely Bird of Prey!


Dominick #8504662

Ken R. Frischkorn April 02, 2010

Fantastic photo of this beautiful raptor with lovely detail and color. #8505525

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 02, 2010

This is unbelievable SiS #8505754

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 03, 2010

What a superb capture, Laurie -- bet you got lots of others. Amazing detail and that direct gaze is terrific. #8507878

Phil Stith September 14, 2010

Terrific capture, Laurie! #8899458

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