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Mar 14, 2009 18:22 |  #1

And one that means business.

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Mar 14, 2009 18:27 |  #2

Great shots, Mike. They seem to take advantage of the sign. Awesome talons, too.


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Mar 14, 2009 18:30 |  #3

Well done. That first shot is a killer.


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Mar 14, 2009 18:31 |  #4

Outstanding shots Mike. Probably the biggest disappointment of my FL trip was not seeing these awesome birds. I guess ya can't get 'em all, maybe next trip.

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Mar 14, 2009 18:52 |  #5

These are just superb shots. I 'specially like the first one. Great work Mike.


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Mar 14, 2009 18:54 |  #6

Great shots, and an awesome looking bird.


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Mar 14, 2009 19:37 |  #7

Awesome...all 3 of them, each one is different and special in it's own way!




  
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Mar 14, 2009 20:46 |  #8

Great shots---the eyes are really haunting.




  
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Mar 14, 2009 22:47 as a reply to  @ Gatornole's post |  #9

Awesome looking bird and great shots as well!


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Mar 14, 2009 22:51 |  #10

Gorgeous shots Mike...I've never seen one of these, so thanks for sharing him.


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Mar 14, 2009 22:52 as a reply to  @ ckort's post |  #11

Excellent set of shots Mike! Cool pic with the SK on the sign, well done!


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Mar 15, 2009 02:18 |  #12

Vry nice Mike, detail and exp is spot on Great job.


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Mar 15, 2009 05:47 |  #13

Wonderful set Mike. Really like that third shot on the sign, very imaginative.


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Mar 15, 2009 06:05 |  #14

Fantastic pictures I love them all very well done bw!




  
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Mar 15, 2009 06:53 |  #15

Beautiful bird indeed... Thanks for sharing... Nicely done...


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