Judy's Photoblog
Regaining my balance...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 8 February 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
This Hawk landed on the top of our flagpole and it was funny watching him trying to get a grip on the slippery ball.
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Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
But what an incredible shot with his wings outstretched. This one is a real winner Judy.
8 Feb 2008 5:30am
@Marion: Thanks, Marion ..... it was a thrilling sight!
Bhupesh from Delhi, India
Didja have eggs for breakfast, Judy? :o
Cause this one is 'eggcellent'!! :D
Well done..
8 Feb 2008 9:13am
@Bhupesh: You are funny ........... nope, no eggs for breakfast, but I thank you for your "eggcellent' comment! :D
@Lorraine: I truly was!
Dylan from Delhi, United States
I like how you can still see it's face in this one, with some great action as well.
8 Feb 2008 12:15pm
@Dylan: Thanks, Dylan ......... I do too!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Pretty nifty! Ospreys are incredible birds.
8 Feb 2008 1:26pm
@Viewfinder: Hi VF ........ I was corrected, it was a Hawk, not an Osprey, but it was a remarkable experience to see him attempt to land up there.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
This is an outstanding capture, Judy! (Do you LIVE your every day life with your camera in hand?)
8 Feb 2008 3:17pm
@Japanalia: Well............not really, but I do carry my smaller one in my purse!
This shot was taken in our front yard. Mike spotted him flying and called me outside, never expecting he would come and actually attempt a landing on top of our flagpole.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Incredible shot of the Hawk Judy. He looks like he is part of the flagpole. I like the face and feet in the shot while showing the wings extended. It must have been a surprise for him when he realized he could not get any footing.
8 Feb 2008 4:17pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Thanks Barb, for your correction - it is a Hawk, not an Osprey as I first wrote. Mike is the 'bird' man in the household and sadly, I've relied on him for too many years (like 49) and haven't learned the differentiate myself ... shame on me!
8 Feb 2008 7:27pm
Canon PowerShot S2 IS
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