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Female Sparrowhawk

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 2, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Female Sparrowhawk
Taken tonight in my back garden. Unfortunately I had to take it through the window and it was raining. Don't think I have any more excuses :biggrin:

D80
Nikon 70-30 VR @ 300mm
f5.6
1/13s
ISO 800
Hand held
Posted by Justin on September 2, 2009 at 5:30 PM
What a great oppurtunity to be faced with and all from the comfort of your home too :cool: .
A fine shot in good light, the wet surroundings add something to the image too.
The green leaves in the background look a little too saturated but colour is a very subjective thing anyway and the rain probably helped accentuate the colour.
A well seen and well taken oppurtunity.
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Posted by David Taylor on September 2, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Obviously you've got very clean windows, Maggie :smile: :wink: Excellent as it is for me.

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Posted by David Sewell on September 2, 2009 at 6:03 PM
We get these in our garden, but they never stay long enough for a shot like this. A garden bird with a difference.

David

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Posted by Lewis Thomson on September 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM

Hi Maggie,

Nice shot! Great pose with the resting foot and the quality looks great for a 'through the window' job.

Cheers,

Lewis.
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Posted by David Kjaer on September 2, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Hi Maggie

What a nice surprise!

David :toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on September 2, 2009 at 6:24 PM
An opportunity well taken, nice shot.

Bob.
Posted by Ian Mason on September 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Lovely! Looks good considering taken from indoors in rain. I love the raised foot and pose.
Posted by eric weight on September 3, 2009 at 5:04 AM
You have to take these chances when they come your way. Excellent shot, although I agree with Justin that the leaves look a little over-saturated. It's only a minor nit though.

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Posted by Brett Lewis on September 3, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Very nice encounter Maggie and well captured. Great pose.. I think the colour of the leaves can often look like that in the rainy weather so they're fine for me..

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 3, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Thanks everyone for your kind comments :wavey: