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Hardest yet!

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Posted by keith mitchell on December 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Hardest yet!
Nikon D7000
Nikon300ml 2.8 + 1.4 Con.
1/320@f7.1
iso200.
Immature Brown Goshawk.

Shot taken at the Broome Bird Observatory Western Australia.I managed to crawl on my belly in 90deg covered in factor 50 sun block with flies in my eyes and ears covered in typical yellow dust to get close enough to get a few shots.
Thanks for looking.

A very happy and prosperous New Year to all.
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on December 31, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Love the colours of those eyse Keith. Would prefer the bird a bit higher in the frame to show the rest of its body, although it is still very nice :toast:

Oscar :wavey:

EDIT: just noticed the bee on it!
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 1, 2012 at 8:18 AM
Happy New Year Keith. Those eyes are stunning aren't they? As Oscar said it would be nice to see more of the bird but it is a great image as it stands and worthy of the crawl thru flies.

Nick. :smile: :wavey: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on January 1, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Thanks Nick And Oscar,afraid i could not get more of the bird but the walls of the drinker came up to the middle of the bird.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 2, 2012 at 6:29 AM
Looks well worth the effort and discomfort to me Keith :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Craig Jones on January 2, 2012 at 6:49 PM
A different view point Keith which works for me, great pose captured. I hope you are well and happy new year to you :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 3, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Happy New Year to you Keith. :toast:

What superb eyes.
Posted by Phil Ellard on January 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM
love those eyes, very dedicated :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on January 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Great intense stare. Well taken and a Happy New Year.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by keith mitchell on January 4, 2012 at 3:33 AM
Thanks a lot and a Happy New Year to all on the Fourum.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 5, 2012 at 1:55 AM
Happy New Year, Keith. Great shot.