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Feb 04, 2015 23:45 | #1

Spent last week in Florida man was it nice compared to home. These were taken by Key West on Stock Island near the Naval airbase. These kestrals let me get much closer than do those at home. Taken with my trusty Nikon V2 and 70-300mm CX lens. Great travel combo

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Feb 05, 2015 04:42 | #2

Nicely done, #2 is my pick.

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Feb 05, 2015 12:30 | #3

Very nice. That appears to be much closer than I expect to get.

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Feb 05, 2015 18:22 | #6

I was about 30 yards away and using the Nikon 70-300mm CX lens. The database did not show it so I used what was close. I really like the V2 and this lens for travel, much lighter. Thanks for the comments. Usually they never let me get this close, but this guy was fairly cooperative.

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Feb 05, 2015 23:27 | #7

Very nice. Love the 2nd the most. What a beauty. Great job

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Feb 06, 2015 10:29 | #8

Beautiful raptor captured very nicely.
I too like the 2nd image very much as it's contrast and color are superb.

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Feb 06, 2015 11:56 | #9

Very nice shots, I can assure you that kestrals are not usually that patient down here. They remain on my nemesis list

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Feb 07, 2015 01:12 | #10

Wow that is close, wonderful shots.

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