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11-17-2009, 11:35 PM
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Caution: Slightly Graphic Bird of Prey
I am somewhat hesitant to post these shots as they are slightly graphic of an American Kestrel having dinner. It is nature after all, sorry if this bothers anyone, but a bird gotta eat too.
Went for a walk this afternoon and just grabbed the camera to take along. Didn't have a set plan to take photos, just have the camera along in case something was available. This lady flew by me and landed in a tree a hundred yards or so away. I decided to head in her direction to see what was happening.  Here she is a little closer...  Taking a big bite of dinner, after this shot I backed away and let her finish dinner without me interrupting. 
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11-17-2009, 11:39 PM
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Wow that is just amazing. Great capture... perfect timing!
Nature... what an amazing thing to photograph! Thanks for sharing 
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11-17-2009, 11:40 PM
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fantastic set Fred.. the 2nd is my fav!
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11-18-2009, 12:38 AM
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These are truly amazing Fred. Love the little lady. She's just as beautiful as can be having dinner in the afternoon light.
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11-18-2009, 12:40 AM
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Rocking shots Bud ! they are such a pretty raptor,, just beautiful !
and most people do not know this ... but kestrels reach the fastest speed of any animal of anykind in thier dives.. +100mph, I am sure this one didn't have let loose the jets to catch it's lunch lol . Clean crisp exposure and focus, not much red at all, so it's not really very graphic .. excellent work ! V
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11-18-2009, 12:40 AM
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oh, fred....that last image is magic.......fabulous session......
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11-18-2009, 12:41 AM
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beautiful lighting and yes, nature can be a bit brutal but it is what it is
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11-18-2009, 12:53 AM
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Wow....not fond of kills in nature myself, but I know the need for them...watched and shot African lions eating a horse (previously killed and cut up)....not fun, but certainly amazing to watch them in action.
Great shots of this bird of prey
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11-18-2009, 12:57 AM
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these are great.. very nice job.
pitty about the noise tho... with shots like these you deserve a new camera...
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11-18-2009, 01:21 AM
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Incredible shots. This set transforms something so commonplace as "eating dinner" into an event that all of us are treated to. Thanks.
Aaron
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