We were in Big Bend National Park on the first of March this year. I had taken many, many photos around that time. I am just now getting back into my files from them to do some sorting. I came across this image that I had nearly forgotten about.
I had purchased a new Canon PowerShot SX40 camera for use in taking on short hikes when I didn’t want to load myself down with my heavy equipment. I had came across this hawk in the trees and decided that was an opportunity to see what the camera could do. We were birding from the car, so I was probably only about 75 feet away. I would say that the camera did a bang-up job. Exposure was 1/200 sec. @f5.8, ISO 100. Zoom was set at 150mm. Hand-held. I might add that I just finished printing a 12×16 enlargement that I am going to frame. Only down-side that I can think of, is the viewfinder is a bit small and hard to get used to.
So if anyone is contemplating a new small lightweight, economically priced camera with a heck of a long zoom, this may be just the ticket.
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Texas Tweeties by Bob Zeller 
Holy smokes that’s a great shot! It’s pretty amazing what the smaller cameras can produce!!!
I got lucky again,David. Using the car for a blind makes it easier.
Fantastic clarity shot, Bob. Loved it. The bird has got a matching background, good for it! 🙂 😀
Thank you,Nandini. I appreciate you. 🙂 🙂
Lovely image, Bob. I might just put that camera on a wish list!
Thank you, Jo. That might not be a bad idea. 🙂
Stunning! Great shot!
Thank you very much. I appreciate it. 🙂
He is certainly handsome and the detail is wonderful. Small camera did good..
Thanks, Syl. Yes, not bad for a little camera.
Looks like the Hawk is eyeing his next meal.
Awesome capture
Raven
Thanks, Raven.
The photo is very clear and the bird is quite lovely.
Thank you very much, Barbara. 🙂
Amazingly sharp for a smaller camera like that!
I agree, Cindy. Thanks for the comment.