Red Tailed Hawl - (enlarge)

Kindest thanks for your recent visit and very kind and encouraging words Sumon. Your support is always appreciated.

Kindest regards, Gail

a glorious bird.  the background has so much weird detail in it, though.  i wonder if you could mask it off before increasing contrast or sharpening or whatever it was that brought out the extraneous detail.  best, j

This is awesome and beautiful. Nice shots!!

It may look wierd but I could send you the original and it is much worse, at least I think. It is very busy, pronounced and I can just imagine the comments I would have received if I'd left it the way it was. If I have time I will send. Many thanks for stopping by.

Kindest regards, Gail

Many thanks for both your visit and very kind remarks, much appreciated.

Warmest regards, Gail

Many thanks for taking the time to comment and to encourage me in my endeavours.

Most sincerely, Gail

It was so good to hear that you liked this image Chuck, thanks for letting me know, always appreciate your support.

Kindest regards, Gail

Many thanks for your recent visit and for the time you take commenting on my images during the year. I am glad you enjoyed this image, your encouragement means a lot,

Kindest regards, Gail

So glad you enjoyed this image William, truly appreciate your input and encouragement.

Warmest regards, Gail

Not really Graham...but if you'd like to think I'm a 'sneaky young lady' go right ahead, no one has called me a 'young lady' for quite a bit so 'sneaky' will do!!!!

This image was such a quandry from the get go, finally got some advice from Uncle Mike, and  his suggestions gave me some ideas. The biggest problem was because of the mesh there were green hues in the plummage, the background was horribly vivid and very busy. I'd so wanted to have a decent image from our vacation. This end result was about the best I could arrive at. The eye was not too affected by the mesh for frome reason in the original.

Glad you liked it Grayham. Kindest regards, Gail

So nice to hear from you, your support of late has been very encouraging. Thankyou for taking the time to give me your input on this composition.

I truly appreciate your time.

Kindest regards, Gail

foto con un bel carattere,e vedo nel fondo la tua personalità,complimenti !

saluti paul

Gail,

  Wow...beautiful capture with amazing details & colors.  Thanks for sharing.  Happy Holiday's to you & your family!!! Take care, Patsy

many thanks for those kind words of critique, always enjoy hearing from you, sincerely, Gail

Thankyou Paul for those kind words, always, Gail

many thanks for those very kind words. truly appreciate your support,

Most sincerely, Gail

Thankyou for taking the time to comment and encourage me with those kind words, truly appreciate it.

Kindest regards, Gail

Many thanks Mike for all your help - especially with advice re this image, I couldn't have edited it at all if you hadn't made your suggestions!!!

Kindest regards, Gail

so happy to hear you liked this image Dominick, truly appreciate the support.

Kindest regards, Gail

Such encouragement!! thankyou so much,

most sincerely, Gail

Thankyou my happy friend, so glad you liked this image, truly appreciate all  your support this year,

sincerely, Gail

An awesome image.  Love the sharpness you were able to get.  This is really good work

Very nice composition, bokeh, and pleasing colorful arrangement. Happy New Year, my friend.

I am so sorry I did not see your comment sooner, such a lovely compliment. Thankyou for this encouragement as I do not often take captures of birds. One day I hope to get a better lens for birds in the distance, that is usually where I see them and my 55-250mm doesn't quite do the job most times.

Sincere thanks, Gail

Beautiful portrait Gail! Love the head angle, color, feather detail and color. Very well done!