Hawk catch sequence

[Rob612]

Went to an aviary today, they had rapacious and they were having these guys flying all around. A great experience. I had the opportunity (in other words, I was lucky enough) to get the full sequence of one of the hawks that catched the food the trainer threw in the air, get it with the peck and the finally fly away.

Not perfect quality, albeit its definitely not too bad, but I'm so proud :D


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[GyRob]

the consentration on the birds face (eyes ) is great nice shots.
Rob.

[Rob612]

Thanks.

[mickle]

Not perfect quality, albeit its definitely not too bad, but I'm so proud :D


So you should be, they are very good.

[Rob612]

So you should be, they are very good.

And I was very lucky :D Must admit that the blazin' fast sequence capabilities of the 20D helped a lot. Actually I forgot to mention the tech data: ISO 400, f/7.1 1/3200. The lens was a 70-200 2.8 with a 2x TCon. The focal lenght was 215 mm.

[Scotter]

That must have been a blast to watch. Great shots.

[cfcRebel]

Nice captures rob! What type of hawk was it?

[GTogs]

Very nice! Would have loved to be there!

[skade]

Cool shots!

[sparker1]

Very nice sequence, you should be proud.

[PhotosGuy]

Good 'catches'!

[witchy]

Great shots!

[Rob612]

What type of hawk was it?

I have no idea about its name in English. The technical name in Italian is "Falco Lanario" (actually Falco biarmicus feldeggii I think, If I got it correctly).

Thanks all for te comments.

[tommykjensen]

Great shots. I know that is difficult to catch since I have tried myself.

[Leorooster]

Great captures.

[Rob612]

I have added some more pics from yesterday in my gallery under Wildlife III Portfolio.

[flapsmcgee]

Great photos of the Hawk

I also noticed you got a shot of one of those rare flying worms.......well done

[Rob612]

Great photos of the Hawk

I also noticed you got a shot of one of those rare flying worms.......well done

I think that it was a frog's leg, not a worm :D