Feathered Subjects

Peering into the trees which have been void of their leaves during the winter months, one can see the wildlife much easier than when they are supporting full foliage. I find the Red Tail Hawks and Great Blue Herons a real challenge. They remind me of the Queen Angels on the reef while scuba diving. Their visual acuity is very keen as they continually monitor their surroundings. To capture their image I find I need to be thinking ahead of my subject. It almost seems as though they know that my desire is to get their picture and they're going to do there best to not let it happen. It makes it all the more worth while when the capture is successful.