Big Air Feb 22, 2016

You’d think after 30 years of using a camera that I would have evolved beyond “point-and-shoot.”

In fact, I’ve come to accept that some things in life will always elude me.

Things like shutter speed, aperture, and math, for example.

So when I got a good shot of this red-tailed hawk soaring against the sky last week, it was pure luck.

12X16
oil on panel

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  • Mary says:

    I can feel the air as it sifts thru this hawk’s wings carrying him above the beautiful hills of Vermont and beyond! I also feel the intensity of his concentration in looking , always searching for a meal !! (I am like that at times myself!) it is beautiful Peter! Thank you again for bringing a smile to my face on a Monday!

  • Jane Carroll says:

    This is so simple, so sweet. You have caught the spirit of the hawk. I NEVER tire of seeing red tails, whether in flight, or sitting on a light pole along I-91, or on a tree branch with half a snake in their beaks.

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Yes, I restrained myself a bit and kept things simple. Amazing how often that’s the best approach. Thanks Jane!

  • Kim Gladding says:

    So beautiful! You can feel the movement and hear the wind. So different than many of your paintings. Definitely one of my favorites!

  • Rose Mulherin says:

    Great photo. Bird is so beautiful. Very relaxing just looking at it. Thank you for sharing.

  • Steve Heim says:

    Love it!

  • Victoria says:

    THIS…IS…STUNNING, Peter! AMAZING movement and “message” which is Hawk totem’s signature!
    This one will have to find its way to my meditation room!!!

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Thank you, Victoria, I find empathy to be an important element in (my) painting…and in this case, I could almost feel myself flying as I painted. Good stuff!

  • Christine says:

    This is fun!

  • Joe Roe says:

    Peter, this is spectacular I can here the scream of the red tail.

  • Brian Blaine says:

    The subtle sweep of movement in the rich blue sky enhances the shape and movement of the hawk’s wings. Flecks of dark color amongst the blues mimic the deepest colors in the wings and tail as well. A few touches of yellow and reddish brown lend focus and sparkle and life. Nicely done1

  • Charlene Whitehouse says:

    This is absolutely gorgeous

  • Rebecca Rimson says:

    Aaaah, such majesty. I never tire of seeing the hawks at the tippy-top of the tall spruce trees around my yard in the Pacific Northwest. A rare event occurred recently where he/she decided to hang out on a lower branch where we could observe more closely. A gift and privilege for sure!

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      When we are given those precious moments to glimpse the purity of nature, it sure puts things into perspective. Thank you Rebecca!

  • David Churchill says:

    Awesome! Majestic! What more needs to be said?

  • Scott Clement says:

    My wife saw a hawk on a telephone line the other day. We were coming from West Haven. We also saw turkeys looking for food. Amazing painting, and I like the texture of the background.

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      It would be nuts if we actually saw the same hawk, Scott. This shot was in fact West Haven, 1/4 mile up the road from Ghost Hollow.

  • Theresa Neathawk says:

    Spectacular!!!

  • cynthia adams says:

    About a week ago our dog (in the house) started barking loudly(usually squirrels, etc) but she got my attention and there was the HAWK in a tree not too far from the bird feeder…of course all the birds and squirrels were GONE to safety….maybe thanks to our dog (Abby) Great you were able to get a wonderful photo for your latest presentation. Cindy

  • Peter Huntoon says:

    Thanks Cynthia, our wonderful dogs sure keep us informed, don’t they?

  • Sally D Curtis says:

    Peter,
    It’s 7:31 AM on Monday, the bid for Big Air is at $289 and there is no ‘Bid Now’ hyperlink in evidence on which to click to enter a bid . . . If you read this, I would like to bid $300. Thanks, Sally

    • Peter Huntoon says:

      Hi Sally, I see everything as OK on my computer. Please call me at 235-2328 and we will walk through on the phone. TY!

  • Sally Curtis says:

    Peter,
    I was on internet explorer and when I tried through Google Chrome, I found the bid button. Thanks, Sally

  • Bobbi Shutts says:

    “Big Air” brought tears to my eyes! I have believed for years that my mother’s spirit is the red tailed hawk. As we watched her die of cancer, when I was at my lowest moments of grief, she “the red tailed hawk” would appear, often swooping past my living room picture window. This picture has moved me. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion.

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