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    Default Talons of the Merlin

    This is another frame from the Merlin, she was showing off her talons!

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    shot with EOS 1D-X and 600II + 1.4X III. ISO 800. f/5.6 at 1/4000sec. Hand held. processed with DPP 4.15
    Dave Salem's truck was used as a blind.

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    Wow! What a gorgeous bird in an excellent position. Love the creamy smooth background too. Excellent!

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    Superb image Arash. Nice, sharp details. I would love to get close to one here where I live someday. I can't stop admiring how sharp the bird is in this frame. Well done.

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    She sure gave us great opportunities. Your processing amazes me. Well done Arash

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    Lovely, show me something that is not perfect. The position of the bird, the perch, the background... all perfect. Thank you for sharing.
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    Excellent image Arash. Superb details, sharpness & I love that raised foot. Love the simple perch, HA and BG.

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    Very nice image. Very comforting on the eye. Great sharpness and colours throughout. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

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    Another awesome frame.
    Love the IQ and the BG colors.
    Perhaps she is about to have a manicure?!
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    Another top notch IQ frame Arash. Nice to see a bit of action on a perched bird, very pleasing shot

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    Sharp as a tack...
    I might have added a bit of saturation to the feet just to emphasize hem a bit more....
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    Killer image. Your processing of this frame is so darn good that I feel as though the raptor is real and that I can reach out and pet her.
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    Beautiful pose and IQ. Perfectly composed too. Nicely done Arash.

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    Another killer frame of this beautiful raptor. The colors, composition and details are excellent and terrific PP work as usual.

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    I have been shooting here for years and never had an opportunity like this so Im glad you got the chance to come down that week and shoot her. Might be a once in a lifetime opportunity. I hope not! The shot looks terrific with a beautiful pose and killer details. See ya soon
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    Clean and beautiful, Arash. Nothing but praise from me on this beautiful frame.

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    Gorgeous image. Beautiful pose. Superb complimentary colors, great details and composition.
    Love the talons.

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    Love those killer talons and the nice eye contact!
    Would love to see, and photograph, this specie some day. If mine, I would tone down the perch a tad.

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