Hawk at 200mm

[Braineack]

While cooking dinner, I thought I saw a flying cat out of the corner of my eye. Turned out to be a hawk that was also having dinner. He eventually flew up into a tree and let me approach.

These are at 200mm, without cropping (very very very minimal on a few for framing only), so that gives you an idea of how close I was.

enjoy.

DSC_0142 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0169 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0159 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0147 by Braineack, on Flickr

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Very nice and sharp images.

 

[Donde]

Nice captures and I like the intermingled Maple leaves.

 

[Derrel]

Pretty good, especially for only a 200mm lens on FX! My favorite is the third frame, _0159.

 

[HavToNo]

Excellent shots.

 

[Jeff G]

Gorgeous shots!

 

[jcdeboever]

sweet.

 

[Jeff15]

Very good shooting..............

 

[zombiesniper]

Wow. It really let you in close.

Excellent set.

 

[Braineack]

Wow. It really let you in close.

Excellent set.

It was insane how close I got. He just watched me and really didn't care. I want to say I was about 15-20' away.

 

[FITBMX]

Lucky you! Great job taking advantage of it!

 

[fishing4sanity]

Great set and good looking bird, I never can get anywhere near that close to them.

 

[Braineack]

He's been back all weekend and has basically removed all wildlife from my backyard.


DSC_0201 by Braineack, on Flickr

 

[Jeff G]

Kinda has that "Your Next" look about him. He's sure giving you some nice opportunities. Great shot!

 

[Braineack]

completely wrong shutter speed, but two were just outside making a ruckus and caught this:

DSC_0226 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0227 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0228 by Braineack, on Flickr

DSC_0229 by Braineack, on Flickr