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Nov 07, 2011 06:21 |  #1

Today went out to my usual location in search of migratory birds, no luck, not even a single click, on my way back came across this little guy, managed to get some shots at very close distance: (7d+600+1.4):

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Nov 07, 2011 06:45 |  #2

bw!
Wow!
Gorgeous images.


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Nov 07, 2011 09:37 as a reply to  @ icencold's post |  #3

Great shots.....color & detail....Excellent!


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Nov 07, 2011 12:20 |  #4

Top notch shots akhan.


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Nov 07, 2011 12:24 |  #5

These are fantastic.
I particularly like the first.

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Nov 07, 2011 12:59 |  #6

Amazing shots akhan....they're both great.


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Nov 07, 2011 13:09 |  #7

Brilliant shots! That first one has a very "Emperor's new clothes" sort of look to it :D


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Nov 07, 2011 13:40 as a reply to  @ Snydremark's post |  #8

Stunningly great photos- sharpness-colors-pose.

Envious.

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Nov 07, 2011 14:21 |  #9

Terrific shots, Akhan. Wow.


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Nov 07, 2011 15:06 |  #10

Wow very nice. Well done


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Nov 07, 2011 18:47 |  #11

very nice Akhan




  
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Nov 07, 2011 18:57 |  #12

Really great.

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Nov 08, 2011 07:47 |  #13

Excellent shots of one of my favorite birds on the "Bird Forum"... love the look of these beauties...

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Nov 08, 2011 08:21 as a reply to  @ dbriz's post |  #14

Outstanding ! :cool:


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Nov 08, 2011 14:27 |  #15

oh wow, that would have made my day! fab shots.


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