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Posted by JohnS on Thu May 20, 2004 9:14 am

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Shot some 700ft above sea level in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley in Wales United Kingdom.
Whilst this image has a busy background and many will undoubtedly dislike it, I feel that the small amount apple blossum really adds to the overall feel of the image and sets the scene rather well. I had previously posted this in the European forum but as it remains one of my very favourite images of this striking raptor I thought I'd share it here as well.
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by DennisD on Thu May 20, 2004 9:16 am
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Wonderful capture the diagonal of the wings makes this image. Well done!

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by AForns on Thu May 20, 2004 10:02 am
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Fully agree with your assessment and I like the image very much. Sensational flight shot!!!!!

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by Alan Murphy on Thu May 20, 2004 10:52 am
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John. I think this is awesome. I think it could handle a little off the right and I might tweek it in curves to brighten it up a bit. But it looks great as is too.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu May 20, 2004 12:20 pm
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A fine image, John. The banking posture and apple blossoms are the most important elements of the image for me.
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by Dan Creighton on Thu May 20, 2004 1:51 pm
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Wonderful flight image. The diagonal says action as does his gaze and placement in the composition. Very nice.
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by F5 on Thu May 20, 2004 2:02 pm
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Great flight shot! I actually love the background.

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by Mike Wilson on Thu May 20, 2004 2:04 pm
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Oh my...wonderful flight image. Love the diagonal and the broad tail. I might suggest cloning out the dark spot by its face and a tiny crop off the right side. Both very minor nits John, a truly memorable image.
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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 20, 2004 3:55 pm
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You know I think this is a wonderful shot John!! No nits at all from me.

Love it!! 8) 8) 8) 8) :)
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by Jill on Thu May 20, 2004 8:37 pm
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Positively gorgeous image, John!!! Easy to see why it's a favorite!!! :D :D
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by Marc Oliver on Thu May 20, 2004 8:53 pm
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Dislike?! You're kidding right? :shock: This rocks!

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by AlexC on Thu May 20, 2004 9:10 pm
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Excellent bird, Apple blossoms, BG and exposure, A winner in my book!!
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by Peter Wallack on Thu May 20, 2004 10:07 pm
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Great Image in every square cm. I love the birds head and wing position. The tail is even well fanned and displayed. The blossoms and background look as if you have studied under Monet. CONGRATS!!!!
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by LHays on Fri May 21, 2004 5:00 am
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This is an excellent shot.....the detail and colors are superb. I can see where a little cropping would work but it is certainly a winner like it is.
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by Haim Ziv on Fri May 21, 2004 10:27 am
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Awesome and great light.
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