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Jan 12, 2011 10:38 |  #1

Here are a few images from the last few days. Which do you like the best? All comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.

1. Bald Eagle Landing

IMAGE: http://www.flightschoolphotography.com/POST/OC1.jpg

2. Bald Eagle Approaching Nest
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3. Flying Barred Owl on Florida Fall Color BG
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4. Great Horned Owl Flight
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5. Great Horned Owl - Flight Close Up
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6. Male Snail Kite
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7. Tree Swallow Banking in Flight
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8. Overhead White-tailed Kite Looking at You.
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Jan 12, 2011 11:15 |  #2

Jim, I think that you have truly perfected the art of hand held flight photography. The lighting, exposure, and focus on all of these images are excellent. Hope to attend one of your schools in the future.

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Jan 12, 2011 11:27 |  #3

Great series, Jim - the owl shots are super




  
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Jan 12, 2011 11:36 as a reply to  @ dgraham329's post |  #4

They are all awesome. #2 my favorite. Well done.:)


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Jan 12, 2011 11:50 as a reply to  @ KT29's post |  #5

These are all really great! I love how you've managed to get the head on/eye contact thing going on in those.


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Jan 12, 2011 16:44 as a reply to  @ Snydremark's post |  #6

All Excellent shots - ...it's so tough to choose a favorite but #4, #5, #7 would be my top choices. :)




  
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Jan 12, 2011 18:02 |  #7

Excellent shots


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Jan 12, 2011 18:20 |  #8

very nice set of images Jim




  
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Jan 12, 2011 18:25 |  #9

Superb shots as always, Jim. I didn't know we had white-tailed kites around. I need another trip to your neighborhood.


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Jan 12, 2011 18:35 |  #10

Outstanding series .. The GHO is second to none.. Well done !!!


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Jim ­ Neiger
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Jan 12, 2011 18:44 |  #11

sparker1 wrote in post #11627484 (external link)
Superb shots as always, Jim. I didn't know we had white-tailed kites around. I need another trip to your neighborhood.

They are very rare here. I've seen them 3 times in 7 years. The one time I tried to find them was a couple of days ago and I was surprised to actualy find them. The photo above is from that shoot. No offense, but you wouldn't be able to find them unless you went with me and even then it would be a long shot.


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Jan 12, 2011 18:44 |  #12

horse51 wrote in post #11627542 (external link)
Outstanding series .. The GHO is second to none.. Well done !!!

Thanks. Which GHO image?


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Jan 12, 2011 19:00 |  #13

Some really fine work there Jim, Superb Job


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Jan 12, 2011 19:07 |  #14

Wow...i would kill for either of those great horned owl shots. You da man.




  
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Jan 12, 2011 19:08 as a reply to  @ hTr's post |  #15

If I had to pick just one image I'd pick #4 just because of the eys and background.


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