Red Shouldered Hawk #2
Part of my backyard bird collection
Part of my backyard bird collection
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The picture was taken in my backyard in Oklahoma. Along with other bird pictures, it is part of my "backyard bird collection".Time
This hawk, also others, had a habit of perching on my backyard fence. I kept my eye out for any opportunity to get pictures. The picture was taken September 9, 2016, at 11:30 AM.Lighting
It was opportunist lighting, perhaps aided by the softer early fall light. The picture was taken through a double pane sliding glass door.Equipment
I have a Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR with a really sharp at any focal length 1000 mm lens. The focal length of this picture was the equivalent of 621 mm.Inspiration
I keep my eyes open for any bird activity in my backyard. This Red Shouldered Hawk, with especially dark plumage, was unique among others I had seen. The leaves, turning to fall colors, made a great background.Editing
This picture was taken as a JPEG. I hadn't gotten into serious post processing until within the last 2 years. Since then, I take raw pictures with each of my cameras, leading to richer development possibilities.In my camera bag
I take a lot of long focal length pictures with a Fujifilm HS50EXR that requires minimal accessories, including a lens hood and a backup battery, I have a sweet little Fujifilm X-T30, great for both photos and video, with 3 lens and an external flash. I also have a Sony A7II full frame with 2 lens and an external flash, a Canon M50 with 3 lens and external flash, and a Nikon D3500 with 2 lens and external flash, and last, but not least, a Panasonic DC-ZS70, very compact and portable with a great 30X sharp Leica lens, and like the HS50EXR, it is pretty much self sustaining. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Feedback
Know which animal subjects might show up, and where. Be an opportunist, since it is hard to get wild ones to pose for you.
