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    hugh robateau
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    Default American Kestrel

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    Captured at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, CA. C&C appreciated, thanks for looking.
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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Excellent topside view, colors and eye contact. I might sharpen it a tad more. I applied some smart sharpening.
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    fantastic flight capture!
    great job hugh!

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    These are such challenging birds to capture and to get a flight shot is awesome. I agree with Axel that a tad more sharpening would strengthen this image. Thanks for sharing Hugh !

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    This is an awesome flight shot, Hugh. It does look a tiny bit soft--wonderful color and pose. Not an easy shot to get--so well done!

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    Very nice flight image. I would add a little more sharpening. With that said, you did well capturing the wings right in time.

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    Axel's re-post makes it pretty much perfect. Amazing on all counts from where I sit...

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    Sweet shot Hugh. As you know I love this shot...... not any easy shot by all means especially the topside view one I would love to have Duder!!!!!

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    A remarkable image with a wonderful topside view and tail feather spread! Looks better sharpened up a bit.

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    Stunning capture Hugh and an unusual look at the full topside.
    Axel's sharpening did indeed enhance the details, especially in the head and far wing gray area

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    Amazing you got this angle and bird looking at you...love to have more info on how you got image etc,,,,sharpening has made all the difference....brilliant ..well done

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    Superb colours and detail shown in this. I like the eye contact. Well captured.

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