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Uploaded: 12/27/07 8:12 PM GMT
Red Tailed Hawk 2
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This picture of this Hawk and the next upload, if you bear with me, has a story behind it. Christmas day I went out to Nature Preserve. As I approached the Preserve along the road I pulled over to shoulder of road and inched my way forward to observe the bush beyound the creek that is next to road. I seen this Hawk perched in a small tree no more than 15 feet up. I stopped my vehicle and grabbed my camera and went out on ice of creek and took some pictures of him from a fair distance...I gradually got closer and more pictures till I was almost right on top of him...proceeded to take pictures from all angles...then I backed off and went back to vehicle and proceeded to parking lot. I will continue this story in next upload...

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::sasraku
12/27/07 9:09 PM GMT
What a stunning photo my friend, just spot on.

Regards,

Mark.
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::Shewolfe
12/27/07 9:10 PM GMT
Fantastic capture!
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.0930_23
12/27/07 10:05 PM GMT
Excellent photo and narrative Gerry. I'm anxious to read the rest of the story. I hope you didn't fall through the ice and get wet like another Owd Timer I know. lol. Very good detail. Clarity is beyond reproach.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::scorpie
12/27/07 10:19 PM GMT
Beautiful capture Gerry.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::dleuty
12/27/07 11:14 PM GMT
Did I hear him say, "'Taint funny, McGee"? He does not look like a happy camper. That expression is priceless.
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::Hottrockin
12/27/07 11:50 PM GMT
Zowwy!! Whadda raptor kid!! A wee bright in spots, perhaps a little drop in gamma in post work could make the colorings stand out a little more?? The markings and details are spot on sir!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
.MisterX
12/27/07 11:53 PM GMT
I am just in awe...still...
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.Jimbobedsel
12/28/07 12:17 AM GMT
Woah Nelly, that's a good picture. I love those thick branches, and the way the Hawk is looking down, like he has spotted a potential dinner. Excellent focus and colors, not to mention the composition.

Jim
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Imagine you are there
.Genver
12/28/07 12:29 AM GMT
Beautiful bird,the view is fine too,very nice picture.
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.dusa1947
12/28/07 6:09 AM GMT
Wow! What a fine image. Thank you for the description. This is a classic.
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.gonedigital
12/28/07 9:19 AM GMT
Such an endearing portrait Gerry. :o)
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So you had it tough hey !! Watch out Flossies still about !! :o)
.corngrowth
12/28/07 9:19 AM GMT
Excellent job Gerry!
Regards, Cornelius
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::danika
12/28/07 10:05 AM GMT
Another one for the faves ~ love these birds. Outstanding capture Gerry.
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::JQ
12/30/07 11:13 AM GMT
gorgeous gerry! he looks as if hes looking right down at ya!
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::wheedance
01/04/08 1:24 AM GMT
Great story and a wonderful shot of this regal bird!
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::karrid
01/10/08 12:03 AM GMT
Stunning capture Gerry. Looks like he's posing for you.
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.tattoobobo
01/16/08 8:20 PM GMT
Okay Gerry im going to go camp out at the bush now, i need to caputre her now, what a outstanding shot my friend, Trish cant get over it..
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