Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Cooper's Hawk, Lake Fulmer, San Jacinto Mountains, California

I was past Banning and had forgotten to make the turn to head to Hemet. I was on autopilot and listening to a book on my iPhone. When I realized I was about 15 miles past, I thought, why not take the scenic route? I have not cut through Idyllwild since I was a boy scout up at Camp Taquitz. As I am coming around a bend towords Lake Fulmer, I notice a photographer walking out with a big lens. I stop and ask what he was shooting. He says there is the hawk sitting on the bridge in and that it is just sitting there.

I jump out.

I shot way to many, but I just kept firing until he left. He let me get with about 6 feet before he jumped down into the reeds. He was curious about me and would just stare at me.

Here are a bunch more. I am so glad I spent for the Image Stabilization. It really helped keep these sharp.

Cooper's Hawk, Lake Fulmer, San Jacinto Mountains, California

Cooper's Hawk, Lake Fulmer, San Jacinto Mountains, California

Cooper's Hawk, Lake Fulmer, San Jacinto Mountains, California

Cooper's Hawk, Lake Fulmer, San Jacinto Mountains, California


Thanks for looking.
EXIF Data,

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

2 comments:

  1. Bill I am sooo jealous. Birds are one of my favorite things to photograph. I love them and your lens is super!

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  2. I like your photography! Good work Bill! The hawk session, is one of my favorites here! Richard Peacock

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