Raptors at Falconry display

[Maliii]

Hooded Falcon


Red Tail Hawk





Another Hawk

Thanks for taking the time to look.
Mal

[FrankMi]

Does the one in the first shot play football or rugby? The other two are quite handsome!

[Bobobird]

Wow

[Frankie]

These are great shots! If I may, I'd suggest adjusting the exposure and/or contrast a little with numbers 2 and 3. There is some awesome detail, but I feel they are a little washed out. But you got some amazing shots! Bravo!

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Mal, (or Will?)

I like the last two better.

As nothing more than a casual observer, I find shots of hooded birds not too attractive because you cannot see the eyes - that said, I know there are reasons for the hoods to be used and in terms of keeping the bird calm, they are better off wearing one. The other downside of #1 is the on camera flash has given flat, frontal lighting.

I tend to agree with Frankie, possibly a third of a stop less exposure, or PP recovery would help the highlights in the last two shots.

Good work though, well done,

[jamn4ex]

very nice!

[Shadowman]

Very nice, I always try to get up close to their enclosures. My bit of daring.