Birds in flight! Post 'em!

paul katinas wrote in post #19355462
Thanks Mike.
This highly focused Hawk was determined on snagging a tiny Lizard.
Happy trails.

Ha, ha...I guess those lizards are pretty tasty. I might have to try one.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

robamy wrote in post #19355461

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Top notch, Rob!

realairlight wrote in post #19355513
BIF with RF800/11+1.4x, anyone?

Wonderful shot, realairlight!

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Least Bittern
Happy trails.

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paul katinas wrote in post #19355639
Least Bittern
Happy trails.

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Stunning capture, Paul! Both sharpness and color are so nice.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #19355643
Stunning capture, Paul! Both sharpness and color are so nice.

Thank you for the kind words Mike. Happy trails.

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Bill in Texas wrote in post #19355719
Cross-post in Sony forum, Sharp-shinned hawk, juvenile

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A-Number-1 capture, Bill! Love the hawk's pose.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #19355637
Wonderful shot, realairlight!

Thanks, Mike for your comments!

To think another way....there's always another way.

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