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    Not getting much time for photography these days :(, this is an image from my last trip to the Kgalagadi. The young lanners were hunting doves at an ephemeral pan after good rains. I did some rotation correction.

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    For me this is simply magic, love the raised head and pose. Lovely image Chris

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    Killer stuff Chris Bhai.. loved the light and details captured here.. I loved the bird too...

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    Wow! Amazing in-flight shot!

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    Good flight angle Chris, and I like the overall colours in the image.

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    Chris, loved the bird and the details. BG is nice too. These are fast flyers....terrific job. How about some extended canvas at the top?

    You forgot to post the techs.

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    Outstanding Chris!!!

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    Superb flight shot, sharp and wonderful detail and BG. Nice to watch these guys in action.

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    Superb. I would also like to see how this would look with a little more canvas at the top.

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    Very nice sharp picture.I like the details in this one. Well done.

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    Beautiful falcon IF. I do like the BGD, and the bird pops well against it.

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    Awesome details , great wing pose , and SHARP !!

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    Thanks guys! Sorry, here are the techs:

    Camera Model: NIKON D3S
    Date/Time: 2011:02:26 18:08:27
    Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec
    Aperture: 9
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 2200
    Lens: VR 600mm f/4G

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    Well done Chris, great exposure especially on the underside.

    Did you use fill flash at all?

    Richard

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    Excellent flight shot Chris. I like the idea about a little more canvas up top. I'd consider lightening the eye a bit if there's any detail hiding in it.
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