RoyC Goldmember  2,088 posts Likes: 21 Joined Aug 2005 Location: N.Devon, UK More info | Jul 07, 2010 14:28 | #1 I was snapping finches in my garden when this bird suddenly pitched 5 yards away right in front of me. I was so close that I only managed to get 3/4 of the bird in the frame - got a few shots and it was off.  TOP BIRD SHOTS
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john.hem Senior Member  529 posts Likes: 5 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Wirral, England More info | Jul 07, 2010 14:41 | #2 Great shot of a Sparrowhawk. Lovely detail.
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Jul 07, 2010 14:45 | #3 Wow, A super portrait of this guy Roy! Detail and clarity are really nice. Lucky you for him to show up right in front of you. Brad
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ajosteve Cream of the Crop  16,468 posts Likes: 8 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon Arizona More info | Jul 07, 2010 15:33 | #4 Lucky you...that's a fine portrait Roy! Steve
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EMarkM Member  229 posts Joined Sep 2007 Location: Cheshire, Britain More info | Cracking shot. To capture a moment in time, and share it with someone else...
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Shar824 Cream of the Crop  More info | Jul 07, 2010 15:54 | #6 Wonderful portrait Roy, they sure have some intense eyes. Sharon
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kerrance Member  163 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, England More info | Jul 07, 2010 16:20 | #7 beautiful portrait Roy, weldone. Kerry
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Saphire Member  249 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Staffordshire. UK More info | Jul 07, 2010 16:27 | #8 Wow! Roy that is a stunning portrait, I have been close to a sparrow-hawk but not that close. Christine
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LevinadeRuijter I'm a bloody goody two-shoes!  22,990 posts Gallery: 457 photos Best ofs: 12 Likes: 15569 Joined Sep 2008 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands, EU More info | Jul 07, 2010 16:40 | #9 That's a beautiful portrait! Wild Birds of Europe: https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?p=19371752
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Oldjackssparrows Jeeeez, incredible comments!  More info | Jul 07, 2010 18:36 | #10 Very nice Roy, one can only dream of that happening to me! Donate to Pekka, help pay our server costs...
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dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE  8,984 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota More info | Jul 07, 2010 21:11 | #12 A gorgeous portrait and excellent timing. 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8
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scrumpy Goldmember  3,664 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Dorset, England More info | Jul 08, 2010 00:30 | #13 Excellent portrait Roy. Love the fine feather detail. David: Canon EOS 400D - Canon EF70-300mm f/4-55.6 IS USM -Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Macro - Sigma 50-500 'Bigma' - Speedlite 580EX 11 - Better Beamer
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Jul 08, 2010 02:11 | #14 Thanks for taking the time to look everyone. TOP BIRD SHOTS
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Jul 08, 2010 05:57 | #15 Great closeup. Did it get a finch? Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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