Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus, Buse de Harris,HASH) Martin Refuge, Edinburg, Texas. Image Copyright ©Christopher Dodds All Rights Reserved. Canon 1D MK IV, 500mm F4 L IS, Jobu Jr. 3 (save 15% OFF use the coupon code "NATURE" at the Jobu website store checkout HERE) & tripod. ISO 1,000, F6.3 @1/800s Manual mode. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A PRINT or LICENSE IMAGE FOR PUBLICATION

Here's a Harris's Hawk from my trip to the best place in Texas to photograph them, and Crested Caracaras. I'm putting the finishing touches on a new five day workshop at some of Texas' finest ranches for next April - stay tuned for more.

Ridiculous: Last minute workshop deals

I have had a few spots open up in upcoming workshops due to illness. Please contact me by email chris(at)chrisdoddsphoto.com, or phone (450) 827-1007 for a ridiculous offer if you are able to travel at short notice.

Gannets Galore on Bonaventure Island June 15-17, 2011 - 1 spot due to illness.

Puffins Galore July 1 to 3, 2011 - 1 spot due to illness.

Puffins Galore July 5-7, 2011 - 1 spot due to illness

Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case Mini Review

The Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case is simply the most well designed, and well built protection for your iPad II. This case is made of an inner polycarbonate shell, covered with a shock absorbing layer of silicone. The silicone outer layer makes it easy to hang-on to, and helps prevent it from slipping out of your grip. The included, self-adhering clear film to protect the surface of the screen is far superior to, and much more appealing than most third party screen protectors. The Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case includes a polycarbonate snap-on face-plate to protect the screen when not in use, which doubles as a stand that can hold the iPad II at two different viewing angles.
All-in-all, the Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case is bigger and heavier than most sleek designer cases, but it does protect the device like no other! A must have for anyone venturing out in the field with their iPad II (or anyone at home who has ever accidentally dropped a device - smile).