A Portrait of a
Cooper's Hawk
Center for Birds of Prey
4872 Seewee Rd
Awendaw, SC
This is one of those images which is great in it's raw form, but took on a different dimension when manipulated into a portrait. The intensity of the eyes of a hawk, owl, or other raptor is just extraordinary. It is my opinion, as with all wild animals, the eyes of the critter are in fact the doorway to the animal's natural soul. In fact, I guess that could be said of all of us. Perhaps it is not until we make a photograph and study it that we recognize that fact.
Hawks, eagles, owls and osprey have always been a favorite topic of mine. My first art show took place at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in 1989, so my continued devotion to things wild will show up in my photography.
This bird was captive, having been injured in an auto accident, and in turn was mended by the people at the Center for Birds of Prey. I spent an entire day shooting there with the staff as they opened their facilities to a group of thirty photographers for a "Shoot". Birds were flown cameras clicked and some outstanding images were made. For the novice photographer, these types of arrangements can be made at a variety of places around the country. It is an inexpensive way to make some stock. It also happens to be a fun day out with some people who really know what they are doing and can tell you a great deal about the birds of prey we are lucky enough to see in this country.
http://www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/index.html
Cooper's Hawk
Center for Birds of Prey
4872 Seewee Rd
Awendaw, SC
This is one of those images which is great in it's raw form, but took on a different dimension when manipulated into a portrait. The intensity of the eyes of a hawk, owl, or other raptor is just extraordinary. It is my opinion, as with all wild animals, the eyes of the critter are in fact the doorway to the animal's natural soul. In fact, I guess that could be said of all of us. Perhaps it is not until we make a photograph and study it that we recognize that fact.
Hawks, eagles, owls and osprey have always been a favorite topic of mine. My first art show took place at the Easton Waterfowl Festival in 1989, so my continued devotion to things wild will show up in my photography.
This bird was captive, having been injured in an auto accident, and in turn was mended by the people at the Center for Birds of Prey. I spent an entire day shooting there with the staff as they opened their facilities to a group of thirty photographers for a "Shoot". Birds were flown cameras clicked and some outstanding images were made. For the novice photographer, these types of arrangements can be made at a variety of places around the country. It is an inexpensive way to make some stock. It also happens to be a fun day out with some people who really know what they are doing and can tell you a great deal about the birds of prey we are lucky enough to see in this country.
http://www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/index.html
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