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Posted by Ofer Levy on Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:38 pm

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1D Mark II, Canon 300 2.8, x1.4, HH, 1/1000, f-8, iso 320

The Black shouldered Kites locate their prey while hovering and then stretch their wings and descend in a pretty slow and controlled way. This shot was taken a split second before the bird disappeared in the tall grass.

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by Brandon Pittam on Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:43 pm
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Great action shot! No blowouts on my monitor - right on
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by Jason Hahn on Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:47 pm
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The eyes on these guys are so captivating. Great pose.

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by Mike Wilson on Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:57 pm
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Saweeeeet!
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by KK Hui on Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:17 pm
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An inspiring shot indeed, Ofer! :roll: :lol: :roll:
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by mrhughj on Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:18 pm
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Both of you were focused on your respective 'prey', Ofer. What an expression!

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by Christopher Dodds on Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:31 pm
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Outdtanding, Ofer. It's the eye.
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by Woody Mayhew on Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:33 pm
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This a fantastic shot. Beautiful.
 

by Len Maltese on Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:41 pm
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by George Fellingham on Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:19 pm
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Beautifully sharp shot!
 

by Andy Trowbridge on Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:13 pm
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Fantastic shot Ofer!! Man they really have a cool eye.
 

by Chris Davidson on Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:37 pm
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Absolutely stunning, Ofer!
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by bobsmith on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:16 pm
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Looks like a painting.... great job!
 

by Fabs Forns on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:38 pm
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:47 pm
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Sweet as can be, Ofer.
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by Christina Evans on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:59 pm
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Very beautiful image of a striking bird. (both meanings applicable)
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by Vince Thomas on Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:01 pm
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Ofer, this is an incredible shot! Love everything about it... sharp from beak to tail, great eye detail, beautiful bkrd and those feet and talons! Big congrats... 8)
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by Cindy Marple on Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:10 pm
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You have got some incredible shots of these birds and this is another one of them. Just beautiful.
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by KeithUpton on Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:00 am
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Beautiful image!
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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:09 am
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