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Old 08-02-2009, 05:31 AM
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black-shouldered kite (juvenile), got it at lake richmond










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Old 08-02-2009, 05:34 AM
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I think it just spotted it's lunch. Watch out down there!!!
Wonderful shots! Very clean and detailed.
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Old 08-02-2009, 05:46 AM
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These are really awesome shots. I am jealous...haven't been very lucky at getting shots in the air. This is amazing. Nice work
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:45 AM
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Very, very nice!
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:55 AM
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Great shots ! lovely clear and detailed he looks like he has seen something tasty lol Thank you for hsaring these I know of a couple of users who will love em too
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:57 AM
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Excellent pair of pictures, congratulations

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thanks guys....yes it did see something there, didn't bother that i'm taking some of its photos hehehe
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Awesome....Looks like he is hunting...sure your not the target??
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wow thats beautiful... very nicely captured. great lighting too!
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Old 08-02-2009, 03:42 PM
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these shots are wicked, nice job. I've been searching high & low to find one of these birds hunting closest I came was I saw one while i was out driving, parked up got my camera out & he flew away.

What were your shot settings & what lens did you use?
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