Close up of a hawk

[stuali62]

This guy was in a bird park in Fiji - he was happy to sit and pose.

I am not sure given the subject I could have done much better - but for next time should the whole bird have been in focus?

[Ewie]

Nice shot, it's always difficult getting mother nature to sit still long enough to take a decent photo, well done. The DOF is perfect for a portrait, nice & sharp around the eyes and beak being the focal points. I would'nt cange a thing.

[stuali62]

Thank you for the positive feedback

[Amira]

I agree. I love the shot and you've captured the eye perfectly, which from what I've been told is one of the most important things when shooting nature. I think you could have made it work to do a full shot of the hawk rather than just the head, if you wanted to, but I think this works beautifully. Nice shot!!! =)

[stuali62]

Thank you Amira for your kind comments - I appreciate the feedback

[jiminyClickit]

stuali62,

In a bird park in Fiji, with a cooperative model, you could have any pose it's willing to sit for. What a great set of photos that will be!

[stuali62]

Hi Jiminy,

You are right - unfortunately this was the best of the set. I took around 10 shots and then the bird flew off.

Cheers

Stuart

[jiminyClickit]

stuali62,

Just made this shot very valuable. One great one can be enough.

[brbeall3]

I agree. For the portrait, I'd not change a thing! Great DOF.