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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    This was taken last summer when one of the swallowtail kites was nesting close by. It was an amazing experience to watch them from nest building to the young chick fledging. they are wonderful parents and it was a privilege to have had this opportunity.

    Nikon D300
    Nikon 300 mm F 2.8
    1/1600, F9
    ISO 400
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    All comments are welcome. Many thanks !:)
    Last edited by Judy Lynn Malloch; 07-31-2010 at 09:07 PM.

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    Gal Shon
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    did your file exceed 200KB? it look a bit soft on my end. I think there a light yellow cast.
    Pose, prey and Comp looks very good.

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Thanks Gal, The file size is 165. Appreciate your comments.
    Last edited by Judy Lynn Malloch; 07-31-2010 at 07:33 PM.

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    Fabs Forns
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    Good memories, comadre. Setting the white point at around 235 should take care of the cast, in fact, you got COlor Efex, don't you? They have a "neutralize whites" filter that works very well.
    See you soon!

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    Love the diagonal? What is the prey item?
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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Thanks Artie !!! We were not able to tell for sure what species the little chick was but it did seem to have a large beak. They usually brought back iguanas so we were surprised to see that this time it was a chick. :(

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    I love the full wing spread corner to corner and view of bird's eye and prey. I always thought its prey was top dwelling reptiles and large insects. Big surprise when I saw this.
    I am confused though since you mentioned Snail Kite and this looks like a Swallow-tail Kite ?

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    You are right Charles it is a swallowtail kite and it was a slight slip on my part. Many thanks for picking up on this:)

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    Fabs Forns
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    Prey is a Rock Dove according to Jay Paredes.

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