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Canon Image Challenge | all galleries >> History (Best Of) >> Best of C*I*C >> Best of 2012 > 1st - Self Confidence - Go Ahead, Make My Day
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29-SEP-2012 Jim MSP

1st - Self Confidence - Go Ahead, Make My Day

Hawk Ridge, Duluth, MN

An immature Northern Goshawk

Canon EOS 60D
1/1250s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso160 full exif

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Canon Image Challenge30-Sep-2012 11:50
He is mouthing the words"make my day," too. Wonderful!!! Shu
Jim B (MSP)30-Sep-2012 01:44
As I recall, the most birds seen and counted in a day numbered around 4,000. There was a relative lull when I was there today.

Jim
Jim B (MSP)30-Sep-2012 01:42
Thanks. Hawk Ridge is a ridge line overlooking Lake Superior just on the north side of Duluth. When the birds migrate south from the north, they run into Lake Superior - which they avoid; too big, and too cold to produce thermal updrafts. So the fly along near the shore line. Hawk Ridge is less than a mile from the lake. When you are are on the ridge, you will sometimes even see birds flying below you.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge30-Sep-2012 01:20
Three excellent shots Jim but for me this one is the standout image of the set. Excellent subject isolation, beautiful patterns in the markings and a very pleasing colour palette.

I'm guessing Hawk Ridge is well named!

Thanks for kicking off the challenge with style! -Najinsky
Canon Image Challenge30-Sep-2012 00:23
Thanks. This bird is a "secretive bird", and tends to screech a lot when young.
Seehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Goshawk


Jim
Guest 29-Sep-2012 23:54
Oh wow, that is spooky, Jim...nice, outside of normal, capture...Best Wishes, Traveller