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Under fire!

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 13, 2008 at 6:30 AM

Under fire!

This guy was 'under fire' from an aerial attack by another Frigate bird. Wings extended, head tilted back, pouch slightly inflated, he was not going to lose his nest to another without a fight!

Steve
MKIII 300f/2.8 1/200 f/11 ISO400 -0.67comp Gitzo tripod

Posted by Nigel Blake on December 13, 2008 at 8:26 AM

Oooh; spectacular shot of this stunner of a bird.

Posted by Tim Munsey on December 13, 2008 at 9:33 AM

Frigging good, wish I had your bank balance Steve.

Tim

Posted by Tom Smit on December 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Amazing nice shot and sharp too.

Posted by Magnus Hird on December 13, 2008 at 1:19 PM

Very nice again Steve, love all the details in the black feathers

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 13, 2008 at 1:19 PM

Wonderful shot with great detail.

Posted by John Varley on December 13, 2008 at 2:04 PM

Very striking image Stephen. I didn't know some birds had built in airbags.

John

Posted by Matt Cole on December 13, 2008 at 3:06 PM

a very striking shot, nice work Steve.

Matt

Posted by Justin on December 13, 2008 at 5:11 PM

What an eye catching creature. A nice quality image with lovely rich deep tones.

Posted by Ray on December 13, 2008 at 7:58 PM

An excellent close-up portrait of the male.

Posted by Colin Pickett on December 14, 2008 at 5:04 AM

Quality image.

Posted by Andy Astbury on December 14, 2008 at 5:09 AM

Now what did I tell you about posting Frigate shots Stevo

Cracking image Steve of a simply awesome bird - top job and no nits at all

Posted by John Robinson on December 14, 2008 at 5:22 AM

Very nice indeed .
Missed this earlier.
JohnR

Posted by Major Gilbert on December 14, 2008 at 6:03 AM

Magnificent shot of the Magnificent Frigatebird.

Major.

Posted by Ian Mason on December 14, 2008 at 6:52 PM

Just brilliant in every way!