Thanks for your comment Jeff. You're right, the sun was low since it was approaching sunset and I noticed that too. I think the angle and glare of the sun is what made it look that way, unfortunately.
Appeciate that kind of -see through- capture. It forces a manual focus. A little more tricky for the photographer. Colors match is pleasant and focus on the eye is dam sharp.
So true Yves.. it took a few shots to get this one on manual focus.. I was so happy that he wasn't flighty like most of these hawks usually are.
Thank you Debra.. I wish the feather detail had been better but aside from that I was pretty satisfied with the shot.
