Bank Shot


Posted by KirkB on Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:37 pm

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Marbled Godwit ~ This is from a morning session last year under overcast skies at my favorite pond. 

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by mikullashbee on Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:40 pm
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Wicked topside banking Pose. Love that B.G. color
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by Karl Egressy on Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:13 pm
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Wow, such a great banking pose captured so well, Kirk. Details, colors and shapes are all great.
 

by Rachels on Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:47 pm
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Love this!
Great light, detail and wonderful banking pose
well done!
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by ChrisRoss on Sat Feb 14, 2015 1:02 am
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Very nice, great wing position with fine detail and lighting.
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:48 am
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Wonderful pose and gorgeous detail of the topside plumage colours and markings! Love the subject and background as well - beautiful colour tones throughout.
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by WOlf38 on Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:31 am
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Very nice shot, Kirk!
Super banking pose, BG and light
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by bradjames on Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:06 pm
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One of the best Godwit inflights I've seen. Amazing stuff
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by George Whalen on Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:47 pm
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by Antino_Cervigni on Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:11 pm
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Excellent shot. Regards Antino
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by NiagaraMike on Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:57 am
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Wonderful how you have brilliance from behind the feathers and yet the top of the bird is also nicely exposed.  Very nice Kirk.
 

by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:30 pm
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Great banking pose and eye contact!
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by MalcolmBenn on Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:19 pm
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lovely shot .. fabulous banking pose and light.
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by Gaurav Mittal on Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:00 am
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Killer shot, love the banking pose.
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by pleverington on Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:35 pm
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Definitely have never seen a better top shot of this species! Wonderful detail that hilights the subtle beauty of this species. Super well done Kirk.


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