Galapagos Hawk

[LouwPhotography]

Just got back from the Galapagos Islands -- what an experience!!! Here's our first pic from the trip to the forum: a Galápagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Hawk)), Gardner Bay, Española.

We were very lucky to be standing at the right place at the right time! Enjoy.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/296400302_LTPmt-XL-3.jpg

[Mark Edell]

Wow, very cool! Can't wait for more.

[gluwater]

That is just a beautiful photo of a gorgeous raptor. I can't say I've ever seen images of a Galapagos Hawk before. You should write up a post in the Journeys Forum (http://dgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33) if you get a chance. I don't think we've had a Galapagos thread there yet. A friend of mine took a trip there a couple years ago and she loved it there. Like many others I hope to make it there eventually.

[Cuong]

For sure it's a wall hanger.:thumb

Cuong

[dbaker1221]

love it!!!!!!!! fantastic shot:ivar

[Spidey]

I love the markings on this beautiful species. Hope to see more of your work so I'll be inspired to go there myself.

Pete

[raptorcaptor]

Cool shot of an unusual bird! :clap

[LouwPhotography]

One more pic of this bird. Apparently, this one's a juvenile. Head's a little fuzzy, but I tried to unsharp mask it a little. Too bad I don't really know how to use it. :dunno Thanks to everyone for the compliments.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/296654185_pKgc7-XL-2.jpg

[Maestro]

Wow! Love the wing extension and the clear blue sky behind it! What a wonderful experience that had to have been.

[Stormy1]

Beautiful shots, Thats one place i always wanted to visit before i die, or it gets destroyed some how,

[PrescottPhotog]

Just got back from the Galapagos Islands -- what an experience!!! Here's our first pic from the trip to the forum: a Galápagos Hawk

A hawk by any name is a pretty cool critter to view. I would imagine (from what I have seen on TV) it must have been quite an experience.

[Harryb]

Sensational capture. :clap