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I've been a guest lurker on FM nature and wildlife forum for several years now. I've loved every minute of it. I spend so much time skulking around that I feel like I know a lot of you. I'm not much of a photographer but I really do appreciate good photography. I especially like environmental shots and seeing critters in their native habitats. Thank you all so much for bringing so much joy to me over the years.

As I said, I'm not much of a photographer, but here's something at least to show that I do own a camera. Was on an Audubon outing to Lake Martin near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and watched this hawk spot the frog and then swoop down for the capture. Plain lucky shot.

ETA Give me a bit to figure out what I did wrong on the photo upload.






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Aug 06, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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The link does not work .

Thanks

Birdie



Aug 06, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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Let's try to get that photo in here again.

Hawk & Frog # 4 cropped and adjusted (Small) by spetfer, on Flickr



Aug 06, 2015 at 01:53 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Want to say Hello and Thanks


Welcome Soupy,
That's awesome you have been enjoying all the great threads here at N&W

I can understand how exciting that must of been to watch

You captured a special moment

Thanks for finally joining and posting here!
Have a super day.
BB



Aug 06, 2015 at 02:00 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Want to say Hello and Thanks


Always good to have someone new step-up and say hello...I don't post as many pictures as some of the others for a variety of reasons, and I can understand it can be a little daunting, but it's a great place to learn and the more you participate the easier it gets.


Aug 06, 2015 at 05:54 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Want to say Hello and Thanks


Hi Soupy...

Welcome to posting a great shot of the hawk and its catch.

I look forward to you continuing to post your photographs. The N&W forum is one of the best on FM for people to learn and improve their skills.

Thanks
Tom



Aug 06, 2015 at 06:26 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Want to say Hello and Thanks


Welcome Soupy. I'm glad you have enjoyed lurking, but even happier that you have posted - neat shot ~ Ron


Aug 06, 2015 at 07:05 PM
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not a bad first post Soupy


Aug 06, 2015 at 07:10 PM
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Welcome Soupy! Glad you got the picture posted. This is a great place to learn, plenty of helpful folks. Look forward to more from you.

Birdie



Aug 06, 2015 at 07:46 PM
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Welcome Soupy!

I have to say, I don't post that often either … but there is no place like 'here'. Everyone is awesome, supportive, they have a good eye for detail and can deliver helpful hints/nits in a non-judgemental way.

Great timing on catching the Hawk with it's prey! Keep sharing your photos



Aug 06, 2015 at 08:57 PM
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Thank you all for your warm words of welcome. I look forward to learning from y'all and being inspired to get out there.


Aug 07, 2015 at 08:43 AM
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Welcome Soupy,

It is wonderful for you to step forward and share that you enjoy this forum. I've shore there are many that view and don't speak.

You did a good job of tracking your subject and the photo is well exposed and sharp. As you cropped you may have room to corp differently and improve the composition by having more space in the direction the hawk is gong and less behind it. You might want to read up on composition. A google search will get you plenty of good information.

Morris



Aug 07, 2015 at 09:43 AM
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Thanks for the comments, Morris. I've learned a lot since that shot was taken and hope to keep learning.


Aug 09, 2015 at 09:47 AM
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soupy wrote:
Thanks for the comments, Morris. I've learned a lot since that shot was taken and hope to keep learning.


Welcome, and thanks for your appreciation. Cool shot of a Red-shouldered Hawk? That must have been a very cool experience.

I hope you get passionate about photography, as many of us in here have been shooting for a lot of years, and traveling the world. Sharing your images with nice people is almost as much fun as the shooting!

best regards.



Aug 09, 2015 at 12:17 PM





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