A pretty coastal ride from Hagi there is pond bustling with colourful carp, calming turtles and even string rays. The pond is also the home to a fleet of Hawks’, stalking the airways and casting eerie shadows as they swoop overhead. They have learnt that humans mean a free meal, the rustle of a bread-bag summoning tens at a time. In return for their dinner they will often stick around and pose for a portrait-
snow monkey photography 
Bronnie March 13, 2012
With the deer, hawkes and monkeys you may end up with a career as a wildlife photographer!
winegums March 14, 2012
Maybe! Just wait until monkey fortnight 🙂
marinachetner March 14, 2012
lovely – the top image is gorgeous, with his head to one side, as if quizzing you… daring you to photograph him! (I hope you gave him his dinner)
winegums March 14, 2012
Thanks! I did give him his dinner 🙂 I liked your recent early spring shots. Especially the turtles! I am going to Kyoto for the cherry blossom season. They are supposed to be amazing in Japan!
dou dou March 14, 2012
Reblogged this on dou dou birds and commented:
This is beautiful.. what a gorgeous, sweet face
winegums March 15, 2012
He/she was very nice to pose for me. I didn’t expect to be able to get so close! Thank you so much for re-blogging this, it is much appreciated 🙂
dou dou March 14, 2012
I think this is my favorite bird photo of all time, just gorgeous!!!! Do you sell prints?
winegums March 15, 2012
Maybe your favourite ever? Wow! That is a huge compliment. Especially as you love birds so much. Your little bird works of art are so clever and cute! I do sell prints. Which one are you interested in, the top or bottom photo? Also, what kind of size would you like?
dou dou March 15, 2012
Thanks 🙂 I do love my feathered friends! Top photo definitely.. 8 x 10? 11 x 16?
winegums March 18, 2012
I have send you an email regarding a print 🙂
Tippeh March 15, 2012
What a fantastic character! Love it!
winegums March 15, 2012
It was nice of him/her to pose for me 🙂
Tippeh March 15, 2012
It was indeed! As you said though, they clearly knew food was given afterwards!
SanVar March 16, 2012
Wow…this is so amazing !!!! Stunning !!! I love the black n white and the innocent eyes (that too of a Hawk) !
winegums March 17, 2012
Thank you! I was quite amazed that it posed that long and allowed me to get so close!
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