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Oct 27, 2011 08:53 |  #1

I finally got this guy with the sun at my back and low in the sky.. Man I had been after some good shots of this guy for the last few days.
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Oct 27, 2011 09:09 |  #2

Beautiful!




  
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Oct 27, 2011 16:18 |  #3

lovely shots gary.


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Oct 27, 2011 17:26 |  #4

Superb shots Gary. Full of character.
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Oct 27, 2011 18:32 |  #5

great shots Gary




  
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Oct 27, 2011 21:50 |  #6

Wow. Such an amazing looking bird!


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Oct 27, 2011 21:51 |  #7

These are stunning shots Gary, well done.


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Oct 28, 2011 02:29 |  #8

Amazing looking bird. Love the second shot.


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Oct 28, 2011 04:51 |  #9

Thanks, amazing what sun will do. Low and right on his back, made these easy to take...


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Oct 28, 2011 06:22 |  #10

very nice shots


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Oct 28, 2011 11:07 |  #11

Whoah, very nice set.


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Oct 28, 2011 11:11 |  #12

wonderful shot.


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Oct 28, 2011 11:20 |  #13

Outstanding shots of a beautiful species.
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Oct 28, 2011 12:43 |  #14

What magnificent colors on this bird... I always envy your bird variety and this one is no exception... lovely set Gary.

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