Hawk Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

I took this picture I posted yesterday in Dana's backyard. This is another picture I took in Dana's yard, facing north direction.

I have no idea what kind of the hawk it is in this picture. The road in distance away is highway 33 connecting from Ojai to Freeway 101.

I have posted another view of the same hawk in WS.

jhm, ChrisJ, Fixfocus, Galmeida, supereira, papagolf21, Tue, singuanti, Jeppe, carper, Steft has marked this note useful

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luisfrance (289) 2005-07-09 3:12

Lucky guy...

snuggleaphagus (4140) 2005-07-09 3:15

So I ma driving today on 237 in Milpitas (near san jose) and this hawk flies over head out of nowhere and circles and I pull out on the emergency lane, get my camera out and it flies away. I was so unhappy, and now you post this. I am jealous...
The beauty of this photo is fantastic even without the hawk but with it it is truly special. The layers of colors in these hills are amazing. I really like the power towers.

jhm (83276) 2005-07-09 3:55

Hi Wes,
I find this a wonderful panorama view, excellent depth view, the Hawk is a very lovely detail.
Greetings,
John

ChrisJ (70443) 2005-07-09 4:48

Hi Wes

Not your best, but still a reasonable shot, nonetheless, imho. For a landscape, late afternoon or early morning light, usually provides better, & more pronounced lighting. The hawk is a good addition, but a close up zoom-in would be better.

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-07-09 4:52

Hello Wes,
Wonderful capture of the Hawk flying over a beautiful landscape.You where at the right moment on the right place!I like the lightmood and the deep colors.
have a nice weekend,
hermann

jrj (34779) 2005-07-09 5:46

No doubt wes that the hawk adds a great detail to this otherwise nice landscape shot. A good capture and not so easy to have. Very good job and with the 1/200 shutter I guess the bird was at relative 'low speed' when passing

Galmeida (12559) 2005-07-09 5:48

Hello Wes,
A nice view and landscape with nice brown and green colors, with the inclusion of a fying hawk very well captured.

Well seen and composed!
Congratulations.
Fernando

supereira (9576) 2005-07-09 7:36

I likethe composition and DOF.Very good colors,light and sharpness.I like the detail of the bird.Good contrast between the sky and the green.Great view.Well done!

sergecross (3438) 2005-07-09 9:21

Wes, excellent panoramic. Nice nature representation. Very tall point of view and great focus.
Sergio

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-07-09 9:22

wow, very good capture, I like the height of the bird compared with the lower ground, very good view indeed, I like it, well done

papagolf21 (56715) 2005-07-09 14:40

Bonsoir Wes,
Un bien joli paysage survolé par un faucon dans ciel très bleu. J'aime cette route sinueuse à travers les montagnes.
L'endroit était une mine pour réaliser de très belles photos.
Merci Wes de partager.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Tue (25608) 2005-07-09 18:28

Hi Wes,
Great capture of this hawk. Was he (or she) very difficult to shot. Very nice and hilly landscape and good lighting. So very good picture again.
Groetjes,
Lars

singuanti (15240) 2005-07-09 19:03

Hi Wes. Nice looking shot of the hawk you have here. I guess that's the same Highway 33 that goes by me. Nice stoppage of the hawk with only a 1/200 shutter speed. But you have a most beautiful view here. Nice one Wes, I like it!

apache (1426) 2005-07-10 11:21

Hi Wes,
After a long time I am back on TE and I see that i missed some of your really good pictures. I like the fact that you got the hawk but i like the landscape a lot more especially the mountains and the sky. Nice exposure without a lot of PP...i guess
RAnjith

danyy (69393) 2005-07-10 17:25

Bonjour Wes,
un panorama comme si nous le survolions tel cet aigle.
Des couleurs chaudes et beâucoup de netteté et de profondeur.
J'aime.
Daniel.

Jeppe (18623) 2005-07-10 18:13

A fine view of this landscape and with the hawk as an great extra element - Thanks Wes for sharing - I actually done a similar shot -(ok not a hawk) - will consider posting it soon.

Emile (20107) 2005-07-11 10:33

Nice landscape Wes.
Very good colors and sharpness.
The Hawk give a nice touch to your picture.
Well done.

john_c (24635) 2005-07-11 22:29

Hi Wes,
We are all going to have to become invited to backyards like you have found. You have captured the hawk perfectly in flight, nicely focussed. The scene is enhanced by the sinewy, twisting road. I like the layered look of the hills in the distance. Great capture.
John

MoosicMan (1231) 2005-07-12 0:41

Incredible POV, Wes, it's not too often you find yourself looking down at a soaring bird of prey. Wonderful landscape.
Matt

carper (65598) 2005-07-12 14:14

fantastic one Wes,
the capture of the hawk and the fantastic country shot, great view, fantastic composition, good light, well I like the shot a lot, good job,
gr. Jaap

mumek (17506) 2005-07-17 12:38

Beautiful scenery with a hawk. Very nice view at the valleys, hills and the mountains.Good work Wes! Thanks for sharing
regards
ziggy

Steft (5962) 2005-07-18 8:19

Hi Wes, a photo I overlooked ... a shame cause it is a photo with a lovely scenery. The depth is amazing here. I like the road with all the curves, the layers of the hills/mountains on the background and the bird. This landscape looks also very suitabele for a panaroma. Good details as well.
You really travel a lot, don't you? If I had a car... I would probably do the same.