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    Taken on take-off at the Mankwe hide in the Pilanesberg National Park. We are approaching winter in this part of the world and the backrounds are changing to warm winter colours.

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    Hi Gerrie, good wing position, well exposed, and Im glad you left part of the perch. Cool BG.

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    Insanely perfect wing position. Killer BKGR. I am wondering it it could use a tad more sharpening....

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    Incredible timing and Artie has covered it all. Fantastic image for sure !!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

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    Cool pose, eye contact and BG look very good, too. Amazing that there is still a bit motion blur at this shutter speed. I would tone down the whites more.

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    Great wing position and BG!

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    Love it.
    Maybe add a little on the room on the bottom?

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    Loved it Bhai, nice timing, pose and BG....

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    Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. It is much appreciated.:)

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    Certainly agree with more sharpening, and some more room at the bottom.

    Love the wing position and the intense look! Very nice!

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    Best pose yet Stuart! Another vote for more sharpening and a little extra canvas at the bottom (with some on the right to balance things out).
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