Young Sharp Shinned Hawk


Posted by Rob Palmer on Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:15 am

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It pays to have your camera in the back seat. After going to lunch in Boulder, I spotted this little sharpie chasing sparrows all over town. He finally settled down on a reasonable perch. I had to clone a few branches but I'm pleased with the result.

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by chriscove on Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:39 am
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Great shot. He stands out well against the BG.
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by Christopher Dodds on Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:50 am
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Rob, I hope you throw a jacket or something over the rig! Always pays to have a camera in the car, always worry about getting robed.
Great grab shot - had you thought about shooting from a little further away to reduce the angle?
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:21 pm
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Very nice look at this young bird. I might do more selective sharpening of the head area.
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by christoforos on Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:25 pm
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Sweet capture!
Detail in the feathers is awesome.
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by Haim Ziv on Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:46 pm
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Great color and detail. Love these birds.
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by Dan Wolin on Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:55 pm
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Very nice - I have some good shots with this method. Maybe a hair more contrast?
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by Marius on Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:30 pm
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Nice capture, Rob! A bit more PS and this will sing!
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by KK Hui on Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:22 pm
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Very nice shot, Rob!
Wished the crossed branch at lower left corner was not there ...
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by Tomasz on Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:58 pm
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Nice shot, Rob!
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by fredcor on Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:37 am
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Pity about the lower branch. But, a super shot with lots of detail and a neat clear BG.
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