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View Full Version : Dark Morph Red-tailed Hawk - my first!

LazyPhotographer
27th of December 2004 (Mon), 19:47
Spotted this guy Xmas day. What a cool treat, a type I've never seen before! He let me get pretty close on foot, get a few pics, and then he took off.

If you're wondering where this was shot? In the parking lot of an office complex - probably the best place to see critters is one of these complexes. Nicely landscaped and usually with plenty of water. Ground cover, ivy, and mulch makes a great haven for little rodents - a favorite snack of the raptor. :D

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_raptors3/IT5G5239b_RT_dark_morph.jpg

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_raptors3/IT5G5246a.jpg

Canon 1D MarkII, 100-400L IS. New pics on my website are found here: Newest Additions (http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=lazypics_new)
sparker1
27th of December 2004 (Mon), 20:51
Beautiful shots. Sharp and great color.
Scottes
28th of December 2004 (Tue), 04:50
Wow, that second image is fierce!
Chris1le
28th of December 2004 (Tue), 11:17
Cool looking bird. No branches or nothing in the way. :)
JZaun
28th of December 2004 (Tue), 12:48
Wow fantastic capture. The second one comes up slow and I almost missed it.

JZ
Giant
28th of December 2004 (Tue), 19:42
Wow, so majestic!!
PhotosGuy
28th of December 2004 (Tue), 20:51
Great shots! #2 is outstanding!