When viewers see in image in its “final” form they typically have no inkling of the various compositional versions of that image that may have been considered and rejected during processing.
I believe this is the male of a nesting pair of Red-tailed Hawks I photographed yesterday in northern Utah.
It’s rare for me to post photos of birds where neither their eye or their face can be seen. But sometimes it’s the plumage that steals the show and for me male kestrels rule the raptor roost when it comes to spectacular colors and patterns.
I finally know the purpose behind this Western Meadowlark behavior. Typically I observe it several times each breeding season but until yesterday I never fully understood its significance.
This damned rock has bamboozled me once again but this time it did it with my most desired photographic quarry. I call it “frustration rock” for very good reason.
Four days ago I received the following message from Muffy S. Gately, a regular follower of Feathered Photography on Facebook.
These two young siblings were just beginning to learn about the world soon after leaving the nest.
Four bird, one mammal and two “experience” photos – all taken within the last several weeks.
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted any curlew photos but these migratory birds recently returned to northern Utah and my first opportunity to photograph them up close this year was three days ago on Antelope Island.
Recently I semi-promised not to post any more Red-tailed Hawks for a while but when sex is involved promises are often broken. Today’s post is no exception.
Five days ago in northern Utah I had my most productive day with Red-tailed Hawks in years.
This is one of the most unusual and amusing bird behaviors I’ve ever photographed. And it was completely unexpected.
