Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Cooper’s Hawk Although the Cooper’s Hawk is smaller than the Red-tailed Hawk, their sleek build and smooth plumage give them a more refined look. For more information and images, see Cooper’s Hawk | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story My walkabout this day was during my lunch break. My walkabout trail wound around a stream with many small hills up the banks. After sighting the hawk, I made ready the camera and proceeded slowly along the trail. When the hawk noticed me, I stopped and backed away; shooting all the while. Luckily, the midday light was nice due to a thin cloud layer. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 12/01/2013 1:22pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 42°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Hiked along a stream until happened upon the hawk. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/1000s -0.33ev 360iso |
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