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Apr 16, 2011 09:04 |  #1

For very long time i was looking for an opportunity to get a decent shot of this bird, today i think i nailed him.

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Apr 16, 2011 09:06 |  #2

Oh my, I would say you did! Stunning bird.


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Apr 16, 2011 09:49 |  #3

This is a beautiful bird akhan, wonderful shot.


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Apr 16, 2011 09:49 |  #4

Beautiful shot


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Apr 16, 2011 10:41 |  #5

Well done, akhan. That's a beauty.


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Apr 16, 2011 10:44 |  #6

I'll say. very nice.


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Apr 16, 2011 11:41 |  #7

Nice looking bird and a good sharp shot! :)


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Apr 16, 2011 13:35 |  #8

Oh yeah, you nailed him! Terrific shot, Akhan. Well done.


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Apr 16, 2011 16:04 |  #9

very nice shot, Akhan




  
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Apr 16, 2011 16:33 |  #10

That's a great shot Akhan. You have some wonderful subjects to shoot.


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Apr 16, 2011 16:40 |  #11

Nice! Congrats on your catch.


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Apr 16, 2011 18:14 |  #12

Nicely done


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Apr 16, 2011 19:40 |  #13

it's a great shot Akhan




  
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Apr 16, 2011 20:41 |  #14

Beauty of a shot, akhan, and beautiful bird too :)


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Apr 17, 2011 17:18 |  #15

Beautiful image -- what a pretty bird.


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