Wild N Free

velveteagle

Wild N Free

This is live and free.. I was walking about the Veterans wooded area and this wonderful creature was having his way with a caught prey… He did not want me around him but let me capture a few … He flew away and then came to light on another tree.. I will up load this and save the other for another time.. He was beautiful.. I was so lucky to find this one wild and free.. Hope you enjoy..
Chuck..

This is a Red-Tailed Hawk

A beautiful bird..

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Wild N Free by velveteagle
Wild N Free by velveteagle
  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    wow what beautiful image! well done :)

  • velveteagle replied

    I got real lucky with this.. Thanks for your kind words..
    Chuck..

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Awesome

  • velveteagle replied

    I knew you would like this one.. Thanks..
    Chuck…

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Sharp shot here Chuck….looks almost unreal but oh how beautiful.
    I’ve never been this close to one you are a lucky guy to be sure.

  • velveteagle replied

    So right you are Von.. Lucky.. It was a blessing like a holy instant.. Thanks for your visit and words..
    Chuck…

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Nice shot of a beautiful bird !

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Curtiss.. I feel so lucky…
    Chuck…

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Fantastic Photography

  • velveteagle replied

    It sure made my day .. Have one more that I really liked but this was my fav.. Thank you..
    Chuck..

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    Wonderful capture..

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you very much..
    Chuck..

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    I am envious of you Chuck. I do love these birds of prey. I have seen several but I have only got a not so good shot of him. One day with a better camera and lens I will again and then we can compare!!! hehe! But WOW … you win today! Love this …truly I do!

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy that you really liked this Judi.. It was a gift.. Thanks a bunch..
    Chuck..

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Fabulous Chuck!!!!he is a gorgeous specimen..Well done!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey Kate.. I had such a rush in my chest.. It was so fun.. My Cousin Kevin spotted it before I did.. Glad I took the walk.. Thank you..
    Chuck..

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Oh how gorgeous! You captured him so beautifully Chuck!

  • velveteagle replied

    Hi Joni.. Heading to bed.. Its been a long day.. Thanks for stopping in.. And being so kind with your comment..
    Chuck..

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    beautiful shot of this red-tailed hawk, Chuck. =)

  • velveteagle replied

    Oh it was fun Kim.. He had caught a shrew I think before I captured this. I let him have his meal before I bothered his space…Thanks..
    Chuck..

  • Len Bomba

    Len Bomba

    Great capture Chuck. You’ve demonstrated your photographic talents wonderfully here. You didn’t mention what kind of bird this is. I’m assuming a hawk variety? I like how you caught him nestled among all of the branches of these trees. It makes for a wonderfully visually interesting piece of work. Nicely done. Len

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much Len.. I have updated a bit of info.. So happy to hear from you and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed this… I am so happy with this image..
    Chuck..

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    wonderful shot Chuck - good on you for being ready to get the photo - feels great to be close to them doesnt it - do you know what it is? looks like a Cooper’s Hawk to me but not sure - dave

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you David.. Its a great feeling. He was having a meal when I walked near with the camera. Its a Red-Tailed Hawk.. He went to view some ducks in a big pond after he moved to a dead tree.. I captured a few good ones there but will later post them..
    Chuck..

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    fabulous capture Chuck! (big smile)

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you very much for saying so..
    Chuck..

  • MattTworkowski

    MattTworkowski

    This is a beauty Chuck

  • velveteagle replied

    So very happy to share it with you Matt.. Thanks
    Chuck..

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    awesome shot mr V…c

  • velveteagle replied

    I was elated Christopher.. I looked at large the view at home and smiled.. Thanks for your visit…

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Great shot my friend!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Gwenda.. Thanks for stopping in to look and comment…
    Chuck..

  • Deborah Benoit

    Deborah Benoit

    Wonderful capture Chuck!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you Deb.. So happy you saw this..
    Chuck..

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    oh how blessed you were to see this guy, chuck! i have tried many times to get a good shot of a hawk, and i know one day i will….at any rate, i always feel so inspired and blessed to see them soaring…..this isan awesome shot!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much Jan I do feel blessed.. My Cousin Kevin Spotted this one and so I have to thank him for his good eyes.. So lucky I guess..
    Chuck..

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wonderful capture, beautiful bird, a fav

  • velveteagle replied

    It is a beauty Barry.. I have the original and I blow it up to check the detail and patterns. Ewww the colors are wonderful.. And wild is the big one.. Thanks Barry..
    Chuck..

  • amberzimmerman

    amberzimmerman

    This is a really good, clear picture. He looks mean though doesn’t he?

  • velveteagle replied

    Oh my dear .. Nature is not mean… Humans are mean.. Animals just are not as smart as we are.. LOL.. Thanks for your kind words..
    Dad..

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    great shot

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Sean..
    Chuck..

  • Luann Ryan

    Luann Ryan

    I have a few of these guys in my neighborhood, but I don’t get this close, WTG !!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well maybe you can catch one. They do hunt when the sun is between 10am and 2pm.. The sunshine blinds the prey and also gives the birds a lighted view.. Thanks for stopping bye..
    Chuck..

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you liked this.. Thanks..
    Chuck..

  • snapperjack

    snapperjack

    What a beautiful shot, well done.

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks for stopping in and leaving a kind word or two..
    Chuck..

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    Awesome capture you have here :) Congrats!!!

    -Antonio

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you very much Antonio… Glad you liked it..
    Chuck..

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Such a beautiful shot Chuck and lovely clear details

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so Trudi.. I got so lucky..
    Chuck..

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    He is truly stunning Chuck….I love the intenseness in his eye and the wonderful detail here…..awesome work!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much Joyce.. It was so exciting to capture this..
    Chuck..

  • linaji

    linaji

    Wow how did I miss this beauty.. he is so gorgeous Chuck!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much young lady.. I was rewarded with its beauty.. I am off to bed.. its been a long day.. No time to comment on others work ..too late.. Thanks again for stopping bye and glad you saw this..
    Chuck..

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful work Chuck…what a gorgeous bird!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much Ana.. It was indeed.. So lucky of me to capture this..
    Chuck..

  • kernuak

    kernuak

    Nice framing by the branches, sharp too.

  • velveteagle replied

    Many thanks to you.. I was so lucky the branches let me view this beauty..
    Chuck..

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Beautiful shot

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you for your kind words..
    Chuck..

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    They are such elegant birds of pray lucky guy to get such capture lovely work ! ...............

  • valzart

    valzart

    Stunning capture sweetheART what a sight4U2see ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you dear.. I have been away but trying to catch up on dial up..LOL..
    Chuck..

  • Neome

    Neome

    Oh, stunner!

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad the bird stayed for me… Thanks …
    Chuck..

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    What a gorgeous creature … you’ve really captured that super-alert look in his eyes!!!!!! Magnificent image!!!!!! Well done!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    They are so gorgeous Lois.. A favorite to watch.. I got so lucky.. Thanks for your kind visit.. Big Hugs..
    Chuck..

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    Very lucky indeed, great find and great capture, I am sure you must have felt under pressure to get this shot.

  • velveteagle replied

    So true Paula..I did not want to scare him off. They see so much..
    Chuck..

  • Karen Kaleta

    Karen Kaleta

    Hey This is fantastic. Nice of him to let you take his photo. It is always a thrill to me to find one of these guys close enough to enjoy and take a shot. Instant Fav for me

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Karen.. Oh yea.. I was very happy at his kindness..
    Chuck..

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