Fallen, Cooper's Hawk #1,
Oakhurst, California 2009
1/30 sec at f/22, focal length: 70mm, ISO 200, Aperture Priority,
- December 9, 2009 at 2:32pm PST. Photographed with Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200mm f/4L, Tripod Mounted
Earlier in the week, this beautiful cooper's hawk's life prematurely came to an end. While the why of what had actually happened is unknown, you can read more about the event on William Neill's blog post here: "In Memorial...". Though the idea of keeping this "Broken Spirit" around for a few days to seek inspiration and honor it's life through a photograph may seem grim, this majestic creature has no other choice but to hold your gaze and invoke contemplation.
Fallen, Cooper's Hawk #1,
Oakhurst, California 2009
1/13 sec at f/22, focal length: 78mm, ISO 200, Aperture Priority,
- December 9, 2009 at 2:36pm PST. Photographed with Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200mm f/4L, Tripod Mounted
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well done my friend. these images are amazing.
ReplyDeletethis pic reminds me that life isn't in the physical body- yet the physical body is beautiful even after the spirit departs... it captures the sadness of the separation that comes with death.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the resurrection which brings a glorious reunion of our physical and spiritual being!
Absolutely amazing images John, especially the first with no shadow. The hawk almost seems to be flying straight up. If you decide to sell them as posters count me in.
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Very well done John!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments!
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I feel like a poster would not be right for these images. Too commercial for the content I guess. On the other hand, at the risk of sounding hypocritical, they're definitely available in the "Special Edition" print format. Normally, any other image you'd request as a poster I'd make it so because you're just that good of a guy but I hope you understand my decision on this one. Thanks Jeff!
I was thinking about those images for a few days. At first I though, why not in colour, in its full glory. But then, it would probably make them look Wikipedia like, especially that the animal is extracted here from any context.
ReplyDeleteThis monochrome rendition reminds me of those oval images on ceramic plates found on gravestones.
I've seen the post on William's blog. Yours is more of an homage to this beautiful creature, in showing how it's taken from this world. (not sure if I make myself clear now, stretching my english...)
Thanks
Incredibly beautiful creature, well captured John.
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