Soaring Free
by Mike Lee
Title
Soaring Free
Artist
Mike Lee
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
While out for a drive in the Willow Creek Valley in Lassen County, California, USA I spotted this red tailed hawk gliding across a rancher’s field. It was very late on a January day and the sun was minutes from disappearing below the ridgeline to camera-right and in front of the wonderful bird. This made for some glorious warm light on the bird’s face as it soared in front of the clear blue northern California sky and almost made its feathers glisten a bit.
This dynamic image will appeal to bird lovers, raptor enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to themes of freedom, strength, and open space. The clean blue sky and warm evening light make it especially well suited for modern offices, rustic homes, ranch-style interiors, or spaces where a bold yet calming focal point is desired. A meaningful piece for residents of Lassen County and Northern California, or for anyone with a connection to wide valleys, winter light, and the quiet beauty of rural landscapes.
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January 11th, 2022
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Comments (39)
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2025 Featured Image Archive Discussion"!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Mike – your wild raptor been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2025 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/p
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Soaring Free composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Robyn King
Congratulations your fantastic art is being featured in Over 2000 Views! Please share your artwork in our featured artist archive thread for a lasting record of your accomplishment!
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of The Artists Group, 10/10/2023! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
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