a few more shots of this young red tailed hawk..

[dannylightning]

i was directly under him on this one which made for a cool photo, he was in a tree directly over the walking path between two ponds.
20151211-DSC_6688 by Daniel Caldwell, on Flickr

20151211-DSC_6840-2 by Daniel Caldwell, on Flickr

brushed the background and washed it out so you could not see all the sticks in this one.
20151211-DSC_6839 by Daniel Caldwell, on Flickr

 

[baturn]

A really nice set, Danny. I much prefer the version with he branches because in my not so humble opinion, it looks more natural, which I believe pictures of nature should do

 

[NancyMoranG]

Love the 2nd one!

 

[Rob5589]

#2 is awesome, nicely done.

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set. Just remember when you're that close watch out when they turn and lift their tale

 

[dannylightning]

thanks guys. here is a version with the branches. i think i kind of like the other version a little better. what do you guys think.