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Plummet.
© trisbert
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Uploaded: 12/08/06 12:30 AM GMT
Plummet.
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According to my trusty field guide, this is a Black Shouldered Kite. He’s about 30 centimetres long with a 90-centimetre wingspan. He started his drop from a little over 50 metres, at this point he’s still 5 metres up and coming down fast… real fast.
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Incredible clarity Robert, especially for something moving so fast. You've outdone yourself once again, and that must be an increasingly hard thing to do:)
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I think I may have used the word 'masterpece' before for your work.
I can not think of a better one for this.
Superb !!
I can not think of a better one for this.
Superb !!
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Stunningly terrific Robert.....We have just re-introduced the return of the 'Red-Kite' to our region...after years of exploitation!.....A really beautiful bird!...thanks for this.....
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*Please forgive me, for not replying to every one of your lovely images-Problems with my hands is making it difficult*
Dunstickin's Gallery
Thank you everyone.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Your photography has always been a cut above, but lately your work has really achieved a new level. Excellent job of capturing the speed and your framing shows it off at its artistic best!
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We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.
Thank you, you are too kind Alexis.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
well Robert , he is not that fast because you could captured him, so who is fast here!
terrific shot my friend
Twinkel
terrific shot my friend
Twinkel
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laughter is the best medicine
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! In my wildest dreams I couldn't even capture anything like this....{ stunned silence and awe}
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Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know
Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
Excellent capture Robert..and I really like your presentation, my compliments !!:)
Jacky
Jacky
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joy is not in things, it's in us !!!
Whata great shot! I love it. I sure wish I could get stuff like this. Only one problem Robert...that's a bird not a kite...I would be throwin that book away.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
Albert Camus
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(*closes his French dictionary quickly with a SNAP*)
ahh, yes .. a fine example of a bird in plummay
;o)
ahh, yes .. a fine example of a bird in plummay
;o)
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*---===>>>>>(¯`·._(¯`·._.: Johnny Demonic :._.·´¯)_.·´¯)<<<<<===---*
Thank you everybody.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
What a magnificent capture of another of your feather friends Robert! The angle of the descent and your capture gives the viewer a wonderful perspective of this kite. The way that the wings are upward and spanned is quite fascinating. I like how the tail feathers are so highly visible as well as the talons. It isn't hard to see why small rodents etc. become dinner! The quality of this image as your friend plummets toward the ground is incredible as is the color and the extreme detail and the quality is stupendous!
The added final touch is the framing that you did. Your work is creeping higher and higher in excellence and when I see your name in the newspaper for your private showing of art/photography, I am going to be able to say"I knew him when"! Maybe I can even beg an invite :)) Superb work my friend. Right to my favorites as well as my new desktop. Thank you for sharing this with me ;=) I love it!!!!
The added final touch is the framing that you did. Your work is creeping higher and higher in excellence and when I see your name in the newspaper for your private showing of art/photography, I am going to be able to say"I knew him when"! Maybe I can even beg an invite :)) Superb work my friend. Right to my favorites as well as my new desktop. Thank you for sharing this with me ;=) I love it!!!!
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~mimi~
I’m speechless Mimi, Thank you.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
This is unreal. The whole bird has been expertly captured but my eyes are drawn to the feet. They are so clear and the claws.........super sharp. And all of it to have been captured in motion. Well done, Robert. What's next? National Geo?
Pat
Pat
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National Geographic? I wish. Thanks Pat.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Oh Robert, I'm running out of words, but this capture is glorious. What a spectacular bird - I hope he landed ok. Your composing is fantastic. Wonderful sharpness and details. Those wings are beautiful flared out, and those super claws inspire respect. I like the soft colours of the background. And the frame work is classy. Kudos & more Kudos for this superduper image :^*>
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I'm going to be browsing for images..commenting when able.
I need to catch up on things.
Thank you Carolyn. I have no doubt that his landing was OK.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
incredible beak, claws, feathers.............everything!
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i'm so far behind that i know i'll never catch up. sorry if i don't comment on each of your pictures. . be patient!
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A fantastic looking bird caught in a great moment. Excellent clarity and work. :)
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Hay Robert. This is cool. I like the pose of the bird. Its almost like a statue pose.
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Fantastic treatment of an already wonderful shot.
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Thank you, all of you.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Ha! Finally got one of yours in the VB. Sorry I couldn't give it what it deserves - it only went up to 10.
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All comments are appreciated. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Rob :-)
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Now there is something to be proud on Robert!
Congrat's to this marvallous shot!
Paul
Congrat's to this marvallous shot!
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
Thank you Paul.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
:¬O... That's my jaw dropping in amazement! To achieve that clarity of plumage detail is something; but to capture it on a power diving raptor just takes it to the next plane of existance!!! A beautiful bird, fantastic capture and a subtle yet very enhancing framing - perfect. My only frustration is I am still unable to locate the magazine details I mentioned. I have the sneaking suspicion they have folded:o( But not given up yet.
20/10. I bet you can't top that! Now there's a challenge;o)
Cheers,
Steve.
20/10. I bet you can't top that! Now there's a challenge;o)
Cheers,
Steve.
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This mail is a natural product. The slight variation in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are tobe considered flaws or defects.
Thanks Steve. The challenge is accepted, but don’t hold your breath :-)
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
This looks like a hood ornament. Just kidding!
Oh, I'm just jealous that I can't produce work like that. I do get a sensation of movement looking at the wings..interesting
Oh, I'm just jealous that I can't produce work like that. I do get a sensation of movement looking at the wings..interesting
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He does look a bit like a hood decoration too, thanks Rob.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Thanks for sharing this one.