Red Tail Hawk

© Brian F. Smith

Red Tail Hawk

Uploaded: November 27, 2004 22:12:58

Description

This was taken at Point Reyes Lighthouse north of San Francisco. I was actually setting up to take some shots of the lighthouse from an observation deck above it when this hawk flew by below me. I just fired away on the theory that I wouldn't be too far off since the light was still the same. I figured it was better to get something than nothing.

Comments

Christie A. Chaplin November 28, 2004

Sometimes the unexpected is best. Very Nicely done. #192054

Brian F. Smith November 28, 2004

Thank you, Christie. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. #941738

Diane Dupuis November 28, 2004

Great capture Brian! You sure lucked out! #941917

Brian F. Smith November 28, 2004

Thanks, Diane. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. #942575

Alejandra Reyes December 16, 2004

congratulations Brian!!! #975011

Cathy Barrows December 16, 2004

Congrats!...what a bonus #976009

Kelly Abernathy level-classic December 16, 2004

Congratulations! -K #976073

Donna W. Neal December 16, 2004

Excellent catch Brian.
Well deserved finalist, congratulations
and good luck on the next round..:) #976237

Stacey A. Bates December 16, 2004

Congrats on this wonderful capture Brian!! #976382

Brian F. Smith December 16, 2004

Thank you, everyone. My day has been made! #976506

Heather Last December 16, 2004

Congrats Brian ~ it seems UE students are on a roll again this month!!!! #980047

Brian F. Smith December 16, 2004

Thanks, Heather. Yes, there certainly are a lot of familiar names in the finalists. #980070

Kerby Pfrangle May 08, 2005

Brian I love this hawk image. You snapped the picture at just the right time. Soaring way up high. BEAUTIFUL...Kerby #1331531

Brian F. Smith May 08, 2005

Thanks, Kirby. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. #1331782

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