Yesterday we had one of those bracing cold mornings. The sky was a crisp blue, and frost covered many of the fields along the highway. It’s the kind of morning that seems to bring out the birds of prey.
I see this red-tailed hawk on many of the cold mornings on my way to work. Except when I have my camera. Yesterday, though, I had the camera, and there was the bird, chillin’ on the pole.
I pulled over and shot a few frames from the car before he flew off. I should have driven past him and shot back so the sun would be behind me. I wouldn’t have had to dodge him as much to bring out the detail on his wings. Next time I’ll try not to be so excited about the bird so I can give just a bit more thought to the photography.
They are magnificant creatures, though. It’s easy to just watch the bird and forget the machine in my hands.
I drove on to work, part of me wishing I had his job…
James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.
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These are beautiful photos. I especially like the one of as he takes off from the telephone wires.
I think I overdodged him, but thanks.
[…] I get a decent shot of a red-tailed hawk in flight. I got that one sitting on a pole back in December, and this might even be the that bird as he was patrolling the same area. Either way, I was glad to […]
[…] I get a decent shot of a red-tailed hawk in flight. I got that one sitting on a pole back in December, and this might even be that very bird as he was patrolling the same area. Either way, I was glad […]