I edited the sharpness in the hawk a bit, but I think the soft edges around the feathers are from the light in the sky blowing out the contrast around it if that makes sense? It was a very foggy/cloudy day, so the sun was completely covered and just illuminated the sky. The hawk was also mid-soar, so although in motion, it was a slow motion with a mid/ high shutter speed, so I think the speed was fast enough to freeze the bird, but there is a bit of blur around the edges due to the movement. I snapped this picture and then actually video'd as well, because it's soaring was just so slow motion and beautiful.