One of a series of this hawk having dinner in a nearby tree.
One of a series of this hawk having dinner in a nearby tree.
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Pjerry
January 02, 2021
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Location
I actually took this in my back yard. The hawk caught a bird and took it up into my tree to eat. I saw it, grabbed my camera and slowly worked my way back out my back door. It was content to just sit and check on me every so often.Time
I don't remember the exact time. But knowing the patter of the birds in my yard, it was later afternoon. In the winter, the birds of prey show up to try and feed on the smaller birds after seed was put out.Lighting
Natural afternoon sunlight on a sunny december day in Arizona.Equipment
I used my Canon T3i, with the 300mm lens, but due to the closeness my focal length was at 280.Inspiration
I love trying to capture images of things most people don't get to see on a regular basis. I've learned to take opportunities like this whenever the present themselves. The hawk was too majestic to pass on taking the photo. I actually had circle of life stuff happening in my own yard rather than watching it on a documentary on TV.Editing
Yes, I did some minor post work. I cropped the image to increase the zoom and made a tiny adjustment to increase the shadowing/shading a bit.In my camera bag
My bag is currently undergoing an upgrade from the T3i to an R6. So now I always have the camera, the 24-105mm, the 300mm zoom, and the 18-55mm. If I go out into the desert during daylight I grab the 100mm Tamron macro.Feedback
Learning to recognize an opportunity has been one of my biggest lessons to learn. If I see something that I think is cool or interesting I stop what I'm doing and shoot, if able. My camera usually has the 300mm installed at home for just in case occasions such as this one. I also had to learn patience, especially for action and sunsets. Despite best planning, sometimes I have to wait until the last possible minute to get a shot I want......if I get anything usable at all. Photography has taught me to slow down a bit in life and "see" what's going on around me.