See Me, Hear Me, Know Me by TomDart
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The title of this photo is a summary of what is hoped to be done at the raptor center which has so graciously allowed me to be part. As humanity takes more habitat and encounters with raptors likely increase, I hope people will �know me� meaning the birds and have enough knowledge not to harm this part of nature. I hope people will know something of care and concern. How to react when an injured bird is found and when a young bird is best left alone to learn from its parents and not "adopted" are but two important lessons. This is part of the reason I am doing these photos. Indeed, I have many rewards with each visit.
This elderly Red Tailed hawk is a real lady. I will likely not post more of her soon and will try for other birds. She would be dead in the wild, many years ago. In the center, she does have life...certainly she is not soaring and hunting in the wild but the reason she came to this place is because of injury she could not do that anymore. At least, now she can live, be fed a fine diet and fly the little she can. Her life is given to education of people. She is a doll and I spent a while speaking with this hawk before the photo was taken. She has learned who I am, at least recognizing me when I enter her area and not reacting as in the first visit. I am loving every minute of this project and truly hope when completed and in the hands of the raptor center, my work will assist in bringing some knowledge to others.
I left a touch of softness on her feathers for this render.
Comments (23)
Meisiekind
Stunning image Tom. Her eyes are penetrating! Great work you guys are doing! Bravo! :)
lucyjo
Awesome!
Fidelity2
Wow. Your image is very cool.
timtripp
excellent tommy
kimariehere
she is a real beauty amazing capture !!! i loved reading what you wrote about this whole experiance thank you for sharing this !!!
RobyHermida
Wonderful capture..
babuci
Tom, I am so glad you had an opportunity to be a photographer for a bird park. You deliver so wonderful captures of these bird of preys.
stick
What a beautiful picture. These birds in the wild give me a wonderful feeling just to watch them fly. I have a pair of falcons nearby where I work and see them every morning teaching their young. We have to protect these fine creatures. Thanks for your help and pictures. One picture goes a long way in educating people.
JaneEden
All this is very encouraging, and both you and the centre are indeed doing some fine work on this project, very well done to you. Oh! and I thought that a couple of extra words would be nice at the end of the title, such as Love Me, what do you think? This is a great shot and the most beautiful bird, who as you say wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the tireless work of the people in the rapto centre, they are doing a wonderful job. Thanks for all you do to inform us about these wonderful birds, and your fabulous photography, hugs Jane xx
NightGallery
Very nice shot! I know they are quite the hunters, but I swear she is smiling at ya ;-) Love the pose of this too. Great timing.
CaressingTheDark
Excellent Tom
tizjezzme
How beautiful; you are SO LUCKY to have this opportunity to photograph these gorgeous birds. Excellent work you do!
Mousson
Gorgeous shot !!!!!!!!!!!
SouthBeachPhoto
Nice photograph, Tom. I enjoyed reading your commentary along with it.
MrsLubner
She has a strong sense of pride in her eyes and her pose shows she knows just how magnificent she is. Great shot.
flavia49
It's great!
Littlejock
You did a great job, the colours and details is fantastic.. congratulations and I glad very much you enjoyed this time with this big birds
avalonfaayre
Awww..Lady Hawk. Wonderful series here, Tom.
durleybeachbum
Beautiful!
thevolunteer
I am always amazed at how many fantastic bird shots there are in these galleries. So much talent as well. Great capture. Aloha and thanks for the recognition in the collage.
LovelyPoetess
You've indeed captured her spirit and beauty. Nicely cropped photo too. : )
Cosine
She is gorgeous, Tom. Excellent shot and sentiment.
mininessie
she is so precious!!!