Mating snail kites


Posted by Jim Urbach on Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:20 pm

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Another May image. She does seem rather indifferent to his dramatic enthusiasm.

20D, 600IS, monopod on a boat, ISO 400, cropped about 40%.

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by Colin Inman on Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:46 pm
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Fantastic image
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:50 pm
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I don't think she's indifferent Jim.......she's just trying not to fall off that perch!

Awesome shot and so sharp!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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by Alan Murphy on Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:53 pm
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An amazing photo Jim. A slight tweak in curves to bring some blue in would help IMO.
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by Jim Neely on Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:08 pm
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Great X rated capture, Jim.

Well done.

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by Bruce Sherman on Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:17 pm
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Fantastic shot, Jim.
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by Kenny_k on Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:24 pm
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...great shot, Jim! :mrgreen:
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by mrhughj on Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:26 pm
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Superb image, Jim!!!!!!!! Beautiful composition.

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by JeanH on Fri Jul 15, 2005 4:59 pm
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Phenominal behavior shot Jim!
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by LHays on Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:02 pm
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Cool shot.....and....was the branch swaying with all that weight and activity? Definitely a "decisive moment" to snap the shutter!!!
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by sbourne on Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:02 pm
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Very, very nice action shot.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:02 pm
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Jim,

This is an outstanding behavior shot. The raised wings and open beak on the male really makes it special. Very well done.
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:36 pm
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She looks a bit bored to me :wink: :oops:
 

by Fabs Forns on Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:10 pm
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She doenst look happy to me either :o :o

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by KK Hui on Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:53 pm
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A great behavior shot and well timed, Jim! :roll:
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by ebkw on Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:03 pm
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Great timing, on your part, Jim. Love the soft gray background against the monochromatic colour of the birds feathers and the bright beaks.
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by Cindy Marple on Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:19 pm
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Great timing on this Jim, getting the outstretched wings like this. She does look much less than thrilled...
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by Ofer Levy on Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:59 pm
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Very nice! Excellent light colours and action! :D :D I wish for a better pose of the female.
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by Vince Thomas on Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:33 pm
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He definately looks like he's having the better time! Terrific capture Jim.
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by Gerald J Romanchuk on Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:40 pm
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Great stuff Jim. I love the males expression.
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