High wire act, a photo from Florida, South

Photographer's Note

Here the common red shouldered hawk takes a break on a power pole. These birds of prey can be very aggressive during hatching season. The mother is over protective during this time over her wee ones. I have a co-worker who had to wear a bicicle helmut to check the mail daily after an attack. A hawk had split her scalp open. They can be found throughout the eastern United States as well as on the westcoast and southern Canada.

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gervaso (28177) 2019-10-03 10:09

Hello, Jimmy!

Beautiful species you show us here, so imponent over this pole, of which details were also captured with very good texture and sharpness! Very nice colors, beautiful and well saturated! Wonderful job!

macjake (96157) 2019-10-03 16:00

Hi Jimmy
it may be common to you, but where i live here on the west coast of Canada, I don't see too many birds like this in the city haha...perhaps they're out on the coastline areas. I'll have to keep my eyes out for these guys, and wear my helmet as well :) fun shot with the bird up on the wire like that, stoic presentation. clear and sharp. cheers
Craig

papagolf21 (152599) 2019-10-03 23:06

Bonjour, cher Jimmy,
Un oiseau qu'il faut savoir apprécier de loin et de prendre des précautions lors de sa rencontre.
La prise de vue est parfaite ainsi que l'histoire d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (135380) 2019-10-03 23:53

Hi Jimmy,
Well seen and taken, perfect sharpness, nice colors and light, original composition with these wires, tfs.

holmertz (92836) 2019-10-04 2:37

Hello Jimmy,
This is a remarkable bird photo. It's so clear and sharp and perfectly exposed and we see the majestic hawk from such a good angle. I like that you found it in such an "unnatural" environment. The wooden pole with its faded green paint, the wires and other metal pieces - and everything seen against the clear blue background - somehow underscore the wild bird's beauty.
Regards,
Gert

lousat (129925) 2019-10-04 2:52

Hi Jimmy,power poles are always perfect to take a break for birds and this is a perfect example,great capture of this hawk,the sharpness is wonderful despite the distance,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jhm (202939) 2019-10-04 9:09

Hello Jimmy,

Every year see I along the canal a hawk, with wee ones, indeed very aggressive to runners and bikers.
Your picture are superb.
Sharpness and colours are pleasant to look at.
Lovely composition and excellent presentation, TFS.

Best regards,
Jo

Tue (82204) 2019-10-04 13:46

Hello Jimmy,
A fantastic close-up photo of this hawk sitting high on top of the power pole. Great sharpness and clarity and the blue sky is a great backdrop.
Lars

abmdsudi (88509) 2019-10-04 22:57

Hi Jimmy
A pin sharp close up capture of a magnificent bird of prey, great detail in the feathers with superb coloring. He is so concentrated in the pose to its best and nothing would distract him at that moment! One awesome birdlife capture, Congrats.
Best regards

emka (152136) 2019-10-04 23:52

Hello Jimmy, Impressive view of this magnificent bird. You were lucky to take this excellent picture and that you survived :). Stunning composition.

Kind regards Malgo

jmdias (102852) 2019-10-12 7:54

jimmy

a special view of the bird. here they are very shy and ever try to avoid humans. nice details of this old timber pole, we had them here when I was a little boy, many decades ago, nowadays no more.
PS: thanks by the WS you did in my photo.

take care

jorge

ikeharel (105885) 2019-10-17 7:38

Hello Jimmy,
A fine capture of the hawk prominently stood on the electric pole.
Bright daylight enhanced details, its eyes, beak, claws and feathers marvelously shown.
My best regards,
Ike

COSTANTINO (104115) 2019-11-04 12:41

hello my friend
original version
greetings to you for the capture
the right timing
the amazing blue environment
adds light,color and beauty
this is a remarkable bird photo
welldone
regards
Costantino