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The Opportunist
© nigelmoore
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Uploaded: 05/11/08 10:17 PM GMT
The Opportunist
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The title refers to me not him. I'm always amazed by the way unusual things happen to you when you're out very early in the morning. I was this morning and I met the man who flies hawks to scare the pigeons at St Paul's. Needless to say, this is the hawk. I guess he's an opportunist too - apparently he gets a pigeon every now and then when his trainer's back is turned. I accidentally uploaded two versions of this shot and had to delete one - apologies to those who left comments on both.
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::braces
05/11/08 11:28 PM GMT
Well, he'd scare me if he came swooping down! A great shot of a great looking 'working' bird.
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If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.
G. K. Chesterton.
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From this angle, it doesn't look as serious, just a little perplexed. Nice shot, again, Nigel.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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DON'T TOUCH THE NOSE!
What a hansome fella and a fine take of him too! Wow, that's really interesting, I never would have considered that kind of job even existed! Glad you're such an early riser Nigel :) (That would also explain the good light and lack of people in several of your other shots) Really like the DOF on this shot, well done Nigel :)
'Lisa
'Lisa
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Excellent Sir Nigel and I always heard the "early hawk always get the pigeon." Something like that anyway. This is really an excellent post and it is so clear. I wondered about your politics, now I know. Have a good day.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
And not a feather out of ....uh oh...I see one that's drooping..must have been where he hid the last pigeon he picked up..I mean ....off!
Great shot, Rhett!
;0) PJ
Great shot, Rhett!
;0) PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
By heck...yer right Nigel...it is a Hawk!....or better still...a Lanner Falcon!.....Definitely 'Not' a pigeon!!!!...
An Opportune moment for a good shot!
An Opportune moment for a good shot!
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OwdBob'sGallery
hes a pretty birdie! lovely shot of him and trust you to get talking to all and sundry first thing in the morning! lol
hehehe.
hehehe.
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Handsome creature!- the bird :)
I did not know they were used as pigeon scarers :)
Great shot of him Nigel.
I did not know they were used as pigeon scarers :)
Great shot of him Nigel.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
I waited for one to go before commenting Nigel - both were good too! This hawk seems intent on catching the early bird - you can totally see the why people often use the expression 'Hawk eye' when you look at this bird - excellent capture!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
What a great shot this is. I love the look in his eyes. They are such beautiful birds. Very well done!
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SEFA
What an excellent shot!
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~ cc de leo
'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'
Gave this a 10 in the VB. Excellent close-up, perfect detail and clarity! Very nice work Nigel!
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carissa =D
What a wonderful shot. Great detail. The eyes just catch you. :o)
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Nice one Nigel! Nice pose he gave you and nice details!
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
Those early morning surprises are wonderful, aren't they! Great capture - you really get the feel of the bird.
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
mygallery
Great posing and fantastic shot ,well done.
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Hello Nigel....Perfect timing, excellent shot! Congratulations....I love looking at birds of prey....Well done Nigel...All the best....Mick.
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