Not up to your standards

[Rdbender]

I took a look at your Photobucket and you have some shots of this guy with some nice back lighting that I actually prefer to the one you chose. This one for example:

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps295fd048.jpg (I did not want to post the actual photo without permission)

Different hawks that's a redtail

[Hillbillygirl]

Standards?????? I don't have any. If I see something I like, I shoot it, and sometimes share it. Others may not have the same likes as me, but that is what makes us individuals.

As for the pic itself, it was def a decent shot with the lighting source coming from above and directly at you, and shading everything visible.

[JAS_Photo]

Sorry! I was not paying attention. :( I do enjoy looking at bird photos though so please do not be afraid to post lots!

[Iguanasan]

I'd say for anybody it's pretty good. It's compressed here which is causing it to lose some sharpness, however, it looks like a very good shot otherwise. Nice work!

[aubintbay]

Nice shot! I would definitely be happy with that!