Silent Stalker

Uploaded: May 04, 2008

Description

1/500s at f/5.6 ISO 300 75-300mm lens.

I followed this hawk from treetops to open field. He was not too impressed with me...only intent to keep an eye on his next meal.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

BILLY R. PARKER May 04, 2008

YOUR PERSISTENCE PAID OFF LAURIE !! GREAT SHOT !! BILLY #914496

Ron Roberts May 04, 2008

GREAT STALKING JOB YOURSELF NICE CAPTURE...RON... #5881086

Colette M. Metcalf May 04, 2008

Wonderful capture, Laurie!!! #5881117

Bill Knaps May 04, 2008

Laura this is such a beautiful shot. Bill #5881167

Deb Koskovich May 04, 2008

You are so good at these, Laurie -- fabulous clarity! #5881192

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 04, 2008

Terrific capture Laurie! #5881286

Anna Diederich May 04, 2008

Awesome capture, Laurie! #5881389

Linda Blair May 04, 2008

Awesome capture...great comp and lighting!!!!! ☺ #5881418

Michael G. Marshall May 04, 2008

Wonderful capture Laurie! Excellent detail and light! Michael #5881527

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 04, 2008

WOW, Awsome capture Laurie, he is s beautiful! #5881878

Michelle Alton May 04, 2008

Very well done...Don't worry--he had an eye on you too! #5881963

Tiia Vissak May 04, 2008

a great portrait! #5881986

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 04, 2008

Terrific capture! #5882841

Kathleen Rinker May 04, 2008

Wow fantastic capture, I hope someday I am fortunate enough to get a shot like this, I am so glad you were able to capture this hawk!! #5882906

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 04, 2008

Holy WoW!!!
SiS this is Fabulous!!
Fantastic capture
Wonderful Detail
Ya Done Good!!! #5883056

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 04, 2008

HOLY MOLY, Laurie!!!!!! AWESOME shot of this gorgeous bird of prey!!!!! ♫ k #5883237

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 04, 2008

oh my - perfect!!!! #5884598

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 05, 2008

Fantastic photo with great comp., details, lighting and colors. #5884762

Laurie Daily level-deluxe May 05, 2008

Thanks so very much to you all for your wonderful comments! #5885036

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 09, 2008

Congratulations on the EP for this wonderful image. Great job on the hawk and a beautiful background, too. #5906525

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 12, 2008

That's Two #5911991

Graeme yew Chow May 13, 2008

Another spectacular shot ! Laurie. #5915776

Dawn M. Schneider May 13, 2008

great persistance on this shot, I also love to follow the shot. this is a fantastic image and congrats on the EP #5919698

Derek D. Dafoe May 19, 2008

Lucky you!! Very nice!! #5941496

Laurie Daily level-deluxe May 20, 2008

Thanks Nikki, SiS, Graeme, Dawn, and Derek....I have been watching on the weekends for his return. I think the crows may have driven him away. I have not seen him since! #5953036

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