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Male Sparrowhawk

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Posted by Colin Preston on July 21, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Male Sparrowhawk
Another one from the plucking post area.
Nikon D300
Nikkor 300mm F2.8 AFS
ISO 640 F8
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 21, 2009 at 6:22 AM
I'm not quite so keen on the viewpoint on this one Colin. It does show the setting well but is not as dramatic as your earlier posts. I'd still love to have one like it though.

Robert
Posted by Rene de Heer on July 21, 2009 at 6:30 AM
It is a nice image COlin, lower viewpoint would be nice but i would be very happy to have an image like this!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Craig Jones on July 21, 2009 at 6:53 AM
Nits mentioned Colin,a lovely,detailed image of these beautiful birds,show's the legs off brillant, nice work :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on July 21, 2009 at 7:05 AM
Very nice detailed shot, I too would have liked a lower pov but this does show that habitat better than a mushy one would :toast:

Simon
Posted by John Robinson on July 21, 2009 at 7:28 AM
Looks ok to me . I like the tree backdrop and the expression on the face.
Mean looking fellas are they not?
John
Posted by Justin on July 21, 2009 at 7:38 AM
A good, sharp image and a great subject too. :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on July 21, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Hi Colin

I often don't like images of birds facing you but this one works fine!

David :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Well captured..

Brett :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 22, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Really like how you've caught this mid-pluck with the blood on the beak :smile:
Posted by Fran French on July 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Very nicely captured.

Fran :toast: