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Oct 05, 2006 15:37 |  #1

it was just about pitch black as i came back from the other side of the lake and i saw these 2 but could not get any focus on them and manul was no good either so lite them with the headlights :) then used a flashgun to get the shot .
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Oct 05, 2006 16:06 |  #2

i love how they posed for you,

hopefully you didn't blind them too much lol




  
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Oct 05, 2006 16:08 |  #3

neat shot. I like the reflection. You were able to still get a lot of details in those white feathers!!! good job!


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Oct 06, 2006 16:34 |  #4

Way to be resourceful!


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Oct 06, 2006 23:35 |  #5

Great shot. Nice ingenuity.


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Oct 06, 2006 23:41 |  #6

Nice shot and a unique idea.


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Oct 12, 2006 06:23 as a reply to  @ ZekaG's post |  #7

The shot worked well Rob.:D


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Oct 12, 2006 08:47 |  #8

Great job! LOL


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Oct 12, 2006 12:05 |  #9

well done rob you didnt get no yellowing as id thought . ive been trying this on a tawny owl but with a spot light but now luck yet.
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Oct 12, 2006 14:33 |  #10

Beautiful shot with spot on exposure. :-)


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Oct 12, 2006 14:51 |  #11

that is a lovely shot!!


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Oct 12, 2006 17:43 |  #12

wow that is smart! nice one- good results


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Oct 12, 2006 18:00 |  #13

That's a very cool shot. Love the dark surroundings.


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