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Hawk Play
Hawk Play
MaryO


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: Raptors
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Springfield, VA
Date: Dec 31, 2008
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Humorous, Birds
Date Uploaded: Jan 24, 2009

Viewed: 490
Comments: 9
Favorites: 1 (view)

 "My" neighborhood Redtailed Hawk, amusing himself on my neighbor's car. He would try to walk up the back windshield, then beat his wings to balance himself as he slid back down, then look at his reflection and repeat, with occasional pauses to see where I was. Eventually I got too close and he took off, but it was very entertaining watching him play.

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 01/26/2009 08:06:23 AM
This is very enjoyable presentation and story to go with it. The photos are sharp and detailed. It must have been enthralling to watch him play like that. Hawks seem so serious and dignified. It's wonderful that you have shown they can be playful too!
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 01/25/2009 08:54:08 PM
Tghat is a lovely way to present this great series of shots.
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 01/24/2009 11:14:00 PM
Pretty cool that you got to get this many images of him/her along with the other one that you had posted earlier. I like the format you used and the color of the frame is just right.
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 01/24/2009 02:09:12 PM
LOL! What a vain bird! Awesome detail in these and a very fun series to view!
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 01/24/2009 12:50:00 PM
Wonderful images, Mary. Great story as well. I think hawks are great finds to capture when they let you.
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 01/24/2009 11:22:59 AM
What a neat situation you found yourself able to capture! Gosh how many times has something unique come along, only to wish I had a camera in my hands! I really like the way you have mounted and displayed your photos. Great shots! :O)
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 01/24/2009 11:07:39 AM
Awesome series. What a lucky scenario.
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 01/24/2009 09:31:06 AM
I love this series - the excellent composition, format, presentation as a bookmark.
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 01/24/2009 08:35:21 AM
would have been a 1 in a 1,000,000 get Mary
great capture and so entertaining as well :)
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