Hawk-in-a-Hurry

Krys Bailey

Hawk-in-a-Hurry

Harris Hawk doing his thing at Liberty’s Raptor and Reptile Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire. Ye gads – snapping birds in flight is a hit or miss art! I just got lucky with this one and got a hit! ;o)

Canon EOS 5D Mk II with Canon EOS 70-200mm L IS f/4 lens handheld (if you want to use a tripod for this sort of thing, then I know a good shrink!) ;o)

I have never said this before on RB, but viewing the larger image is recommended!

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Hawk-in-a-Hurry by Krys Bailey
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  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    outstanding krys, a fabulous capture, well done,dawnxx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Dawn! Freezing this guy in action was a real challenge! Hope you’re recovering from your “relaxing” weekend, hahaha! ;o) x

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Fantastic job Krys. No shrink for you, that’s for sure!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Andy! Maybe no shrink for my capturing this, but as for the rest of my mental state …............ ;o)

  • krafty

    krafty

    LMAO…I am in hysterics Krys just imagining the performance of trying to get this..lol.Anyway,a fantastic action shot and Bravo on capturing a really beautiful specimen..Fantastic.
    xxxxxxxxxx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Hahaha! Me trying to capture this – it wasn’t a pretty sight!!! ;o))) It is pure fluke I got this!! ;o) xxx

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    awesome shot

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    lol i have lost a stone in over a week hehe one way to get fitter haha i also gave the dining room a lick of paint and stripped my daughters old roon and re papered and painted it hehe cant lift me arms now, lol dawnx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Oh dear Dawn – don’t you need to be able to lift your arms to lift your camera!!!! :o(

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Congrats Krys! What a great shot! I felt like that with the Thunderbirds!!!! You just have to keep snapping and hope for the best!!!! Take care, Linda

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Linda! Nice to know a like-minded soul like you understands!!! ;o) x

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    lol yep got a job to type heehee good job i got this pic weeks ago haha an early night for me haha dawnxx

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    wow:)
    lovely great shot:)
    did I say WOW:)

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you kindly!!! ;o)

  • DARRYL STUBBS

    DARRYL STUBBS

    Beautiful shot of this harris hawk krys,faved.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Darryl! I’m just amazed I got a sharp-focus shot at all!!! The power of numerous shots, eh?! ;o)

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    holy cow, that is EXCELLENT! Awesome eye-contact! Way to go!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Kimmie! One of quite a few shots that ticked all the boxes! Heck, I was even using multi-frame setting – a first for me! ;o) x

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    MY WORD but this is just fantastic, very, very well done. You are really quick on the draw !

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    This is such a stunning picture, Krys. Great colors and contrasts, not to mention such a beautiful bird. xo

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Wow, amazing one Krys, beautiful…

  • Tomas Abreu

    Tomas Abreu

    Stunning capture!! I know how difficult it is to take pictures like this one.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Tomas! I just took a whole lot of shots and finally got a hit! ;o)

  • Bonnie T. Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    I agree 100%, Krys! Those flight shots can bring on migraines! But you sailed past the difficulties here and nailed it! AWESOME! Congratulations!

  • Roslyn Lunetta

    Roslyn Lunetta

    wow…so that was the squeel of joy that I heard echooooing in the mountains, it was Krys seeing what she got on screen!!!

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Well done Krys! Great detail on the head and feathers too.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Awesome shot Krys!

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    Not bad for a lucky shot

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Excellent capture

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Fabulous capture!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Brilliant shot..

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Beautiful capture !:)

  • Sandra Heath

    Sandra Heath

    Stunning. A real Fave!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Sandra! Glad the effort was worthwhile!! ;o)

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Outstanding capture Krys. Excellent pose and light. I’m amazed at how close it is.

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Wow!! Fantastic capture… love the way it looks like this hawk is turning right into the camera. Beautiful work!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Dawne! Yeah, I asked air traffic control to tell him to bank left at that moment! ;o)))

  • Dave Storey

    Dave Storey

    you have a fantastic eye… quite a talent

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Wow, thank you! I just try very hard, rofl! ;o)

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    I agree that it can be a bit hit and miss Krys but sometimes we can narrow the odds against us and you certainly do that with your experience of this kind of action image, stunning detail for an action image, well done indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Brilliant capture mate, this is instant fav for me!!! :)

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Cheers Adam! ;o)

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Wow !!!!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wow I love the wings! Excellent Krys!

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal

    Wow…that is just sooooo Good!!!! Brilliant shot.

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