A Couple Of Raptors

[tom ryan]

We got a bit of rain last night but the sun was out bright and early when I spotted this Harris Hawk.
Thanks for looking...tom

40D 1/800@f5.6+2/3 ISO 200 500mmf4 L IS +1.4x

http://members.cox.net/tgryan/Harris_Hawk_IMG_2066a.jpg

The clouds began to move in just after eleven o'clock. The sky got a bit overcast but I got a few exposures of this Cooper's Hawk before things got ugly.

40D 1/800@f10-2/3 ISO 200 500mmf4 L IS +1.4x Tripod

http://members.cox.net/tgryan/Cooper's_Hawk_Crop_IMG_2156a.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

These are super, Tom. Really great light on the first and both are super sharp.

[Booswalia]

Love that first shot, Tom. The lighting is superb.

[downywp]

Very nice shots, very sharp...the 2nd one is especially nice!:)

[ajosteve]

Great shots Tom, I just arrived back in AZ. and hope to see some harris hawks over here in Ajo....steve

[HWP]

Lighting and colors are fantastic Tom. You're really milking the 500/4 well.

I want to come hang out with you and Steve (ajosteve) in AZ... You guys have some great year round opportunities.

Henry

[marjnap]

WOW, just perfect.

[Hikin Mike]

Great captures!!