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    Fabs Forns
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    Default They are Lovers, not Fighters

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    Well, the Swallow-tailed Kites are finally here. Have just seen them in the distance, no pictures yet this year, but I want to share one from last year. Broward County.

    Time: 8:46:24 AM
    Model: NIKON D300
    Lens (mm): 700
    ISO: 500
    Aperture: 5.6
    Shutter: 1/1600
    Program: Manual

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    Nicely done on the exposure and behavior. Wish the bristles weren't obstructing her face but maybe she did it purposely for modesty reasons :o.

    Good luck with finding some close soon. I have been fortunate to find them regularly now up close :).

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    Very cool Fabs, love those spread wings, colors are very accurate and details is excellent.
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    Beautiful species! Such a great find!

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    Cant wait for your images of these birds.
    Love the shape of the wings and tails of these birds, wish we got them here.
    Nice intimate moment captured. I like the busy comp.

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    Fabs, this is the best way to show the unqiue shape of these birds. The elegant wings and those tails. Beautiful shot.

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    Awesome timing my friend !!!! Excellent behavorial capture and spot on exposure !!! Hope this year will be as good :D

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    Lovely pose, well capture and exposed.
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