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Jul 13, 2009 23:58 |  #1

These images are from my last outing when the light was much better.

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Jul 14, 2009 01:20 |  #2

These are lovely Edward. I particularly like the second one. Thanks for sharing :D


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Jul 14, 2009 03:52 |  #3

Nice shots, you're getting some good ones of him.


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Jul 14, 2009 05:03 |  #4

Nice captures of a unique bird!


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Jul 14, 2009 05:53 |  #5

Amazing shots & beautiful feather detail and bokeh.




  
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Jul 14, 2009 06:05 |  #6

Outstanding shots!


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Jul 14, 2009 10:01 |  #7

Beautiful shots. Nice detail.


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Jul 14, 2009 11:22 |  #8

Beautiful shots Ed.....wonderful lighting and detail in each one. My hats off to anyone that can get images of these birds......I can't get within 1000 ft of one.


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Jul 14, 2009 11:41 |  #9

Fabulous. I love everything about these - sharpness, colours, lighting, composition, everything.


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Jul 14, 2009 12:50 |  #10

Absolutely outstanding, Ed. Just beautiful :)


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Jul 14, 2009 13:03 |  #11

Excellent detailed shots.


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Jul 14, 2009 19:03 |  #12

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.


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Jul 14, 2009 19:44 |  #13

Simply put .... WOW :shock:

Outstanding shots
Beautiful feather detail, lovely light, crisp and with a fish!
Wall hangers for sure!


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Jul 14, 2009 19:50 |  #14

I would be so happy just to see these guys, let alone capture them as you have. Well done.


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Jul 14, 2009 19:57 as a reply to  @ sf1's post |  #15

Lovely shots, wonderful detail and BG's!:)




  
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