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    I found this WTK in the sweet late afternoon light just before it took off. Got a nice sequence of frames, with this one being my favorite.

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    The light falls nicely on the bird, love the superb colours and the BG is to die for :) Fantastic take off angle, enjoy the wing position . I would only clone out the twigs on right hand side. Well Done Doug.

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    sweet image Doug Bhai, nice light and pose, good eye cotact too... nicely done.

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    Great timing Doug, and I can see why you chose this posture. I like the angle, light and sharpness, and that BG is simply stunning. Fine image Sir.

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    Hi Doug, wonderfully dramatic image with that pose and fiery background. Like the red eye which adds to the feel of the image.

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    Don't know what a 'WTK" is but I sure like this capture, Doug! Great action, great lighting, head angle, and wonderful detail!
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    Standard DLB great pose and focus. It feels a bit dark to me, but I'm looking at this on a laptop in a hotel room.

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    Love the light on this Doug. Nice pose captured as well.
    Terry, WTK = White Tailed Kite

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    Nice one Doug! Great pose, sweet light, detail, and rich BG color. And now, thanks to Todd, I know that WTK = White Tailed Kite

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    Great light Doug, eye contact was nice....

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    Super pose and excellent light and colours.
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    I thinks all's been said Doug - I can only add my "well done":)

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    Many thanks for the comments and suggestions!
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