4/19/08

Red tail Hawk (Tim the Talon)

Last years kid, Tim is an absolute beauty. He is has already introduced me to his sharp talons! I guess I am getting slow in my old age..LOL!! I will keep you posted with photos as our work progresses....

14 comments:

b13 said...

Its eye looks like old parchment paper. what a fantastic animal.

Christy said...

Wondeful shot. I love the tone of the picture, the brown background with the brown of the bird. It looks like it has been sepia toned.

kjpweb said...

What a gorgeous image! They are such fascinating creatures!
I envy you working with them!
Cheers, Klaus

Stacey Olson said...

B13, this eye is really NOT happy with me at the moment. but we will work through it...LOL maybe I need to learn YOGA..
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Chrisy, thanks for you compliment. I didn't sepia the photo. these are the unenhanced colors.
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Klaus, Hey nice to finally put a face to the name..LOL :-)

Brian in Oxford said...

Hey, that's an awesome picture! Rapture! or Raptor! Either way, I like your site!

Dave Coulter said...

Just last weekend I got to see a red tail hawk close up at an Earth Day event I was working at. He was injured, and is now an "education" bird.

Every now and then the hawk would look right at me, with a look like "I'd like a chunk outa your nose, buddy." It was intimidating! Or he'd look at the handler's head like "That ear looks good!"

It was a real treat to see one that close.

Stacey Olson said...

Brian, thanks so much for stopping by..
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Dave,LOL to funny, the hawk didn't really want to eat the handler, thought he may have been looking to him/her for food. and yes it might of tried to take a chunk out of you, just to make you stay back though. lol they are really fascinating birds. I am glad you got to see one up close.. It is great when they are used for education purposes rather than being put to sleep. Catch you later

Aditya Rao said...

that is one of the majestic shots I have ever seen!!
superb...

Klatuu o embuçado said...

I love falcons, they are gods of the wind!

Dark kiss.

Klatuu o embuçado said...

P. S. Not a metaphor: they really are gods, from a past time, of freedom, kindness and glory!

Klatuu o embuçado said...

Ladyhawke... :)
(Directed by Richard Donner, 1985).

Wolves have lucky - I'm a tiger; my shamanic self.

Stacey Olson said...

klatoo, thanks for stopping my. tried to veiw you site, but sorry I just wasn't getting it.. I appreciate your comments though!

Lord of Erewhon said...

That's fine to me.

Dark kiss.

P. S. Me, again, with a new «jacket»... ;)

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