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Posted by Jim Zipp on Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:57 pm

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I posted one image from this series a while back. I was the only one that ventured up to the ridge that morning in the snow and this was the only bird that I got. (Not complaining :D ) By the time the snow stopped and the other guys got up there all they could do was look at the perch with the snow knocked off to realize what they had missed! We didn't take another shot for almost a week! The background is a distant ridge with a few lingering aspens on it.

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by ajhand on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:10 pm
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I remember that other shot, and I won't forget this one either. I like these darsal views with the head turned back. The back, wings, and upper surface of the tail are always loaded with interest, and the turned head creates a feeling of action.
What a husky bird. Looks like one of those offensive linemen with a body too big for its head.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:15 pm
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Boy, you really work to get these images. This is another beauty.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:18 pm
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Gorgeous, Jim. The BG is remarkable.
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by Cliff Beittel on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:31 pm
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Gorgeous color in the background, wonderful snow and bird. The eye looks slightly softer than the tail, but yellow eyes can do that.
 

by AlexC on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:37 pm
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Another Zinger from Zipperville!!!! 8) 8) 8)
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by Rob Palmer on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:37 pm
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Boy oh boy Jim, what a magnificent goshawk shot. Nothing more to say. Way to go.
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by Alan Murphy on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:57 pm
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Incredible photo Jim. Love everything about it.
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by Bill Whala on Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:05 pm
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All I can say is... :shock:

Just as impressive as the previous one.
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:29 pm
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WOW! Another awesome raptor shot - you da man on these types of shots :)

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by Ken Newcombe on Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:37 pm
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Jim,

Remarkable image in all respects, well done!
 

by Jim Urbach on Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:39 pm
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Jim,

Magnificent. A painter could not have conceived of this image as well as you've captured it. Fantastic light.

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by Bruce Sherman on Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:51 pm
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Hi Jim,
I remember the similar image. This is one BEAUTIFUL shot! All I can say is WOW!
 

by Bob Ettinger on Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:33 pm
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Jim,

This has postcard or wall hanging all over it.
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by BrianS on Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:38 pm
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Dude you got these snow-raptor photos down. darn Gooad...oops just drooled on the keyboard. :shock:
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by Brian L. Zwiebel on Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:22 pm
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AJ posted most of my thoughts, especially the linebacker part!

Perfectly composed and I love the snow flakes.

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by LHays on Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:32 pm
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Your raptor shots are top of the line. I like each one better than the last. You certainly go the extra mile (or 100 miles) to get your images and it really pays off. Excellent.
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by Paul Fusco on Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:10 pm
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Jim -

Nice earthy color combo. Another beauty!
I like the tail spread and the feather detail on the back.

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by DC on Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:12 am
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Wow :shock: :shock: :shock:
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:24 am
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Great shot. Love the head turn and the falling snow.
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