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Defiance

Defiance

I think this is a Sharp Shinned Hawk. If you can ID it and I am wrong please let me know. He was sitting on a fence guarding a field Brussels Sprouts that was b...
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I think this is a Sharp Shinned Hawk. If you can ID it and I am wrong please let me know. He was sitting on a fence guarding a field Brussels Sprouts that was being harvested. I choose to display this in B&W to show off the detail of his feathers.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 900 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 3000/10

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Sep, 2017

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422

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+67

Awards

People's Choice in Black & White expressive animal faces Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

+5

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Truly a fabulous capture Mark. I too love the B&W. Such clarity and detail.

Excellent choice...the B&W is great for details..very nice work !!!

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He is sure giving you the evil eye

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doesn't look happy at all. but he stayed put for 20 min

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Lovely in b&w..

Stunning capture .

Perfect in b/w シ

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In black and white, I can't tell what type of hawk this is. Is the tail red? If so, it would be a red-tailed hawk, but you guess is also possible.

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congratulations for winning my challenge, great photo!

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