Lurking Presence

Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 11 December 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Ok, for my first random post (consecutive from yesterday), I am posting this shot I took of a young hawk perched in a tree in my backyard.

Found it by accident; (s)he was not the least bit intimidated when I walked under the limb it was perched on. Am not sure if it was hunting for squirrels or just being nosy, but its lurking presence is a great reminder of creation's wonderful diversity in our small part of the world.

Until next time...

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Comments (11)

leslie from Bruce Penninsula, Canada

I really like this shot, nice and clear.....raptors of any sort are fascinating.

11 Dec 2007 5:44am

e. from Palo Alto, CA, United States

Intimidating... This is a beautiful shot. I look forward to more random posts. :)

11 Dec 2007 8:01am

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Fantastic Viewfinder!! Love it... and (s)he just sensed your inner calm. Whereas with me, I'm a fart in a windstorm so most things flee before me like the wolves are after them!! LOL Can't wait for your next random post!!

11 Dec 2007 4:49pm

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Awesome VF :) what a privilage to get so close, and to get this amazing shot into the bargin!

11 Dec 2007 5:06pm

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Wow ! this is beautiful.

11 Dec 2007 6:14pm

Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, Québec, Canada

Nice shot, and I'm glad you decided to continue posting, even if it's going to be irregular...

11 Dec 2007 6:40pm

@Wolfgang Prigge: Right now it looks like the most random thing will be if I can comment much at everyone else's sites. That's the most time-consuming aspect of things for me right now. So this week I'll be posting a few more pix, but not necessarily commenting much. Thank you for being patient with me in this very busy time. And thank you WP, for your nicely positive comment here today.

Lost Valley Views from Kamloops, Canada

Ohhh my she is gorgeous!!! She is soo majestic looking. VF my feeling to your LOA from here. Post when you can post, comment when you can. Enjoy this blog and other's when you have a moment to stop and catch your breath.

I have learned that our responsibilities in life, family, work, commitments to other's must come first and our blogs and the blogs of many gifted and blessed photographer's will always be here waiting for our return!

11 Dec 2007 10:27pm

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Magnificent capture. Beautiful DOF. I heartily agree with LV’s thoughts about posting and commenting – please, Am3 is meant for delight (at least that’s how I see it). Come by only when you can and like it, truly. None of us should give nor feel any pressure to post nor comment. That would make a shambles of everything we have here in this wonderful community. It’s truly great that everyone is so understanding and welcoming here. Bravo to you on this truly fantastic image again today, VF.

11 Dec 2007 11:40pm