Lunch with Swoop
My Red Tailed hawk in training.
My Red Tailed hawk in training.
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This is a photo of Swoop, my wife's first falconry bird. She is a female passage Red Tail Hawk. This was taken on our ranch in Perry, OK. Swoop was early in her training at this point, and afforded us many photo opportunities.Time
This was taken in the early afternoon with the sun at my back. I was laying flat with the camera looking up at the bird.Lighting
This was an all natural setting. Getting close to golden hour on an overcast day. So just about perfect!Equipment
I was shooting my D810 with, at the time, new 15-35 mm lens. Laying flat out, looking up at the bird. I was about three feet in front of the bird.Inspiration
I love shooting wildlife, in their natural settings. Having the availability to shoot birds of prey up close is just a plus.Editing
I don't do much post processing. Just a few tweeks in lightroom.In my camera bag
I always have A full and crop sensor camera with me. D810 & D7200. Lenses depend on what we are planning to shoot.Feedback
Finding falconers that are willing to let you shoot their birds is key. If not studying birds of prey, their habits and habitats will get you fairly close. Having a decent long lens and a good tripod is always helpful. Having a blind or wearing full camouflage will get you the best results. The best way to hedge your bets is to find out when your local farmers are harvesting. Sit by the fields edge and wait. The action will amaze you! F8 and be there!
