The Catch
This Red Tailed Hawk is ready for a meal. I watched him and he I. Then I moved.. He caught this small shrew and it did not suffer really. I was wishing for a sharper image.. My heart was pounding with excitement.. I will share this and let you view it for a time before removing it.. Hope you enjoy it large view.. Forgive me for the focus was off just a touch.. He did not sit still for long during this meal…
Chuck..
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Jeff Burns
Gorgeous image great work. Stunning color
velveteagle in reply to Jeff Burns’s comment
So happy to see you like this Jeff.. It was under a canopy of tree’s and the sunshine made it all seem so pretty this fall..
Chuck..
Kimberly Palmer
That background is very stunning…..... love those colors. Poor little shrew….. circle of life. =) Thanks for sharing!
velveteagle in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment
I do so love nature and its life and colors.. Thanks Kim.. Always so refreshing to hear from you..
Chuck..
Antonio Walls
Great capture, I love the background :)
-Antonio
velveteagle in reply to Antonio Walls’s comment
Thanks Antonio.. Glad you took a look..
Chuck..
WayoftheWarrior
excellent shot
velveteagle in reply to WayoftheWarrior’s comment
Many thanks to you Sir…
Chuck..
Jeffrey Palm
Chuck very awesome!!!
velveteagle in reply to Jeffrey Palm’s comment
I thought it was so fun Jeffrey.. Thanks..
Chuck..
Gwenda Oxley
Awesome shot Chuck….....
velveteagle in reply to Gwenda Oxley’s comment
Thank you so dear Gwenda…
Chuck..
Simone Byrne
Fantastic capture Chuck, I just love the colour and DOF and the detail is fantastic. I also love the way you have framed the bird with the branches by keeping a wider angle, great work!
velveteagle in reply to Simone Byrne’s comment
So very kind of you Simone.. You make me feel good about myself.. Thanks..
Chuck..
helmutk
Great shot Chuck !
velveteagle in reply to helmutk’s comment
Many thanks to you helmutk.. It was exciting..
Chuck..
linaji
this whole picture is thrilling Chuck.. the backgound is like a play backdrop for this fine fellow!
velveteagle in reply to linaji’s comment
Well coming from a wonderful color angel I will take your kindness and thank you from my heart…
Chuck..
RickF
Great shot!
velveteagle in reply to RickF’s comment
Well thank you Rick…
Chuck..
jadeast
Excellent shot Chuck, I think you’ve judged it too harshly.
velveteagle in reply to jadeast’s comment
Maybe you are right Jade.. I hunger so for that one shot.. You know what I mean.. It’s there and I must focus my mind to see it. I do so enjoy the schooling.. Thank you my friend..
Chuck..
loramae
You ask for forgiveness for this Chuck…No need! This is a great shot! :O)
velveteagle in reply to loramae’s comment
You are so kind loramae.. So glad you like it..
Chuck..
owlspook
fantastic shot chuck! (smile)
velveteagle in reply to owlspook’s comment
Thank you for saying so.. And for your visit..
Chuck..
MattTworkowski
Wow mate this is stunning,love the subject & the back drop,superb
velveteagle in reply to MattTworkowski’s comment
Many thanks to you Matt.. Love your work..
Chuck..
dawndavies
awesome capture, dawnx
velveteagle in reply to dawndavies’s comment
Thank you Dawn.. Glad you stopped in to comment ..
Chuck..
jerry alcantara
wonderful shot..i love the colors
velveteagle in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment
Hey Jerry.. You capture colors so well.. I shall be blessed to hear you say such kind things…
Chuck..
Yool
That is some great catch Chuck …well done !!!!
velveteagle in reply to Yool’s comment
I was so lucky Yool.. I did not even think about it.. No time.. Just click.. Thanks for your comment..
Chuck..
joylsc
Chuck, what a rush of excitement it must have been when you knew you were going to capture a unique moment! You’re right – viewed full screen, those vivid colors lend drama to the moment! Thank you for sharing your work – it’s a pleasure to behold. Keep it up, Joy
velveteagle in reply to joylsc’s comment
You feel it so well Joy.. Indeed it was the rush..One does not see this often.. I feel so lucky.. Thanks for your visit too..
Chuck..
Lidiya Filipova
Great work, beautiful autumn colours at the background! I’ve never seen before a red tailed hawk… Thanks for showing it us!
velveteagle in reply to Lidiya Filipova’s comment
They are so beautiful Lidiya.. The feathers have such wonderful patterns.. They are so secure in there environment.. Thanks for taking a look and leaving such kind words..
Chuck..
udonchow
Magnificent!!! You did well, this is stunning!! I especially love the background colours!! :D
velveteagle in reply to udonchow’s comment
So very happy to see you enjoy this so.. I was lucky to be under the tree’s.. The sunshine was blasting through a slight cover of clouds.. Everything did sing for these colors.. Thanks..
Chuck..
jadeast
Keep in Mind that no one else sees you images the same way you do. I’ve uploaded a couple of shots with the same expectation that you had of pulling it down in a few days, only to find that it got so many positive comments, I’ve had to leave it. sometimes that’s stressful to me because I feel that it’s less than I wanted to have representing my work!
velveteagle in reply to jadeast’s comment
You know Jade I was thinking the same thing.. I think I will have to figure out what it is that people like.. Not just how it looks perhaps but what it says.. you are so kind to take the time for me.. Thank you Jade.
Chuck..
Sean Farragher
fantastic
velveteagle in reply to Sean Farragher’s comment
Thank you my friend…
Chuck…
jadeast
Chuck, That’s what family is all about!
LoisBryan
Oh, Chuck …. magnificent, magnificent!!!!! I FEEEEEEL your excitement as you stood there … I FEEEL it!!!! This is what I was talking about the other day … exactly what I was talking about … the viewer stepping INTO the emotion of the image!!!!! MAGNIFICENT!!!!! And congratulations on your well deserved FEATURE!!! And what’s this about removing the image???? BAH!!! NOOOO!!! It must stay!!! Especially now that it’s been featured!!!!! LOVE it!!!!! Happy Dance time for you, my good man!!!!!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
velveteagle in reply to LoisBryan’s comment
I dance I feel.. I am eternal… And I have the given best gift called Love… Bless you
Chuck..
Eric Abernethy
Amazing Colors. My experience with Red Tails is they dont hang out very long once the see me. Other hawks don’t seem to mind my presence as much.
velveteagle in reply to Eric Abernethy’s comment
So true.. I was really blessed to have this one let me capture his feeding. Or just perched there.. They are beautiful.. Thanks for stopping in to view and comment Eric..
Chuck..