Rough Legged Hawk
Dec 14, 2011 09:26:13 #
Well I had been waiting this one out, as it had been seen up in a high tree, but the background was overcast skies, which did not produce good clear quality. The next time I saw it, it was on the wheeled irrigation line way down the line. Well on this day, it was on the second wheel from the road, and let me approach to within about 10 yards to get what I had been after.
The weather was at a cold 8* about zero, and you can see frost on the hawks feathers.
The weather was at a cold 8* about zero, and you can see frost on the hawks feathers.
Rough Legged Hawk
Rough Legged Hawk
Rough Legged Hawk
Dec 14, 2011 09:40:16 #
Jon Erdmann wrote:
Well I had been waiting this one out, as it had been seen up in a high tree, but the background was overcast skies, which did not produce good clear quality. The next time I saw it, it was on the wheeled irrigation line way down the line. Well on this day, it was on the second wheel from the road, and let me approach to within about 10 yards to get what I had been after.
The weather was at a cold 8* about zero, and you can see frost on the hawks feathers.
The weather was at a cold 8* about zero, and you can see frost on the hawks feathers.
Some people would look at these without the story and say, "Great capture" or "Lucky shot". You made your own "luck" by being aware of your surroundings and watching behaviors. You took the time to let the events unfold.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Good luck is another name for tenacity of purpose"
Beautiful images.........
Dec 14, 2011 11:04:18 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
quote=Jon Erdmann Well I had been waiting this on... (show quote)
Really awesome about the frost on the feathers. Never seen that before.
Dec 14, 2011 11:16:34 #
Very cool...surprised by the frost on the feathers. Your patience and tenacity were well rewarded.
Dec 14, 2011 22:09:30 #
Dec 14, 2011 22:16:11 #
Dec 14, 2011 23:36:34 #
Well once again I was going to pass on a thread because I thought I wouldn't know one type of hawk from another.
Fantastic photos, and story to go along with it. Nice job!
Fantastic photos, and story to go along with it. Nice job!
Dec 15, 2011 00:09:43 #
agrees with everyone else, very good shots, well earned to, just goes to show you got what you work for,,thanks for sharing the photo and how you got it
Dec 15, 2011 11:16:30 #
Nice shots. I know your heart was pounding in hopes he wouldn't fly away while you were getting set up. Such a nice feeling when it all falls together...
Dec 15, 2011 11:38:11 #
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