Eyes were on me!

[Eric Diller]

Found a good spot for Wood Ducks but every time i am hiding out waiting on them I can usually find a Raptor lurking behind me. Here are 2 Raptors giving me the stare down as the Wood Ducks approached the last 2 visits!!!

I was positioned along the creek in some serious shade. No Flash used!


1. Barred Owl Didn't think he would fit between the 2 branches ...he proved me wrong!

Eric Diller: Barred Owl​

2. Young Red Shouldered Hawk....light coming in thru the tree's.........

Eric Diller: Young Red Shouldered Hawk
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[Jaime Johnson]

I love the owl - I have a difficult time ever finding owls up here in Montana. I know there are tons of them herre, they are tough to find...

Nice work - great shot!

 

[Asher Kelman]

Eric,

In both cases you have a great highlight in the eyes and that makes the birds so alive. I was wondering why fish pictures don't seem to show such great reflections! The owl does seem to have a great sense of it's body space. I wonder if they ever misjudge?

Asher

 

[janet Smith]

Both wonderful shots!

 

[Wade Skinner]

Two good shots.

The owl makes me smile a bit as his eyes are slightly comical to me.

The second is nice and close clear.

Good one mate.

 

[Don Cohen]

Great captures, Eric, especially the 1st. Doesn't get much better than that!

 

[Rachel Foster]

Eric, your bird shots are among the best I've ever seen. Anywhere.

 

[Eric Diller]

Eric, your bird shots are among the best I've ever seen. Anywhere.

Thanks....I love Raptors! Definitely my favorite birds to photograph. For me (personal preference)..... I only like to photograph birds in the wild rather than the ones that pose for you at Zoo's and Refuge centers...makes it a little more challenging.

 

[Rick Greely]

Eric,
Great pics.....just one question How do you get pics taht sharp?

 

[Eric Diller]

Eric,
Great pics.....just one question How do you get pics taht sharp?

Just a little unsharp mask as needed in post process, the rest is in the lens and camera.