Chanting Goshawk

Posted by George DeCamp on Sat Jun 12, 2004 5:51 am

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Quick post before work.

Taken near the Samburu Serena Lodge, Kenya. Early morning game drive on the way to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. This Chanting Goshawk was doing as the name implies.

Off to work...good day all!

Nikon D100, 500mm AF-S, ISO 200, 1/1250, f4, Beanbag on top of Vehicle.

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by Chris Fagyal on Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:02 am

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George,

This is very cool. Tack sharp all around and great exposure.

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by Greg Downing on Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:14 am

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Very nice George and good to see you around.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:45 am

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Fine shot, George. Maybe less room on top (1/3 less than as posted) and more room below for the virtual tail.

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by Alan Murphy on Sat Jun 12, 2004 10:01 am

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George, a great shot of a good looking bird.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Jun 12, 2004 10:38 am

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I love this photo. Very well done!

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by Cindy Marple on Sat Jun 12, 2004 11:02 am

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Very nice to see such a clean shot, my ops were all very cluttered backgrounds. I agree with Sandy's comments about space above and below. But nonetheless a really nice image.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sat Jun 12, 2004 12:32 pm

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George,

Terrific shot. Love the feather detail and the open beak. Well done.

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by Laura Stiefel on Sat Jun 12, 2004 6:55 pm

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I think this is beautiful. Like Sandy, I'd love just a touch more room below but I love this as is.

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by Rich S on Sat Jun 12, 2004 9:05 pm

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Smashing shot. Never seen one chanting, and nicely captured. Slightly less room on top and perhaps right would work also.

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by KK Hui on Sat Jun 12, 2004 11:52 pm

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An excellent capture, George!
I'd agree with Sandy's suggestion on the composition ... less at the top with a bit more room at the bottom frame.

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by Mike Wilson on Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:49 am

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Outstanding! Love the screaming pose. What's in the bg? I wish it was more uniform.

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by whf4 on Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:43 am

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very nice, I agree about the `virtual tail' but would keep the room above.

very cool.

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by fredcor on Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:58 am

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I agree with the space issue, but besides that, you have a superb photo. The bird sits very well in the lovely, matching colour BG, detail is terrific and the calling is an excellent catch.

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