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    Courtesy of our avian moderator Jim Neiger. With out his subject knowledge I would have never made this image.

    Canon 7D 500mm F4
    F5.6 1/2000 ISO 640

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    Sid:

    Excellent quality natural history image with good techs, colors and comp.

    I might give it a sliver more room top and right , but that is really minor.

    Cheers

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    Great action and timing. The setting and BG is nice as well. I would tone down the whites on the legs and upper wings just a tad.

    Well done!!

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    Opportunity very well used Sid. Very good quality and action.

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    Well timed Sid, and both tack sharp. I like the BG colours. I see the female has tags/rings on both legs.

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    Sid, this is an awesome shot. loved the on-the-shoulder pose and the wings on the male. HAs are excellent on both IMO. You have dealt with the harsh light also well...but wondering if a little fill flash would have helped. IQ is very good as it always is in all of your shots. TFS.

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    sid i must say you have nailed the moment. one would sure with to have such frames in kitty :)

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    That is a freakin epic shot!

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    Stunning shot Sid. Very nice moment captured.

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    Fantastic stuff Sid!
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    Wow, beautiful!
    Sharpness/background

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    Sid , superb action and timing ! I like the HA's and the symmetry of the males wings .

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