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    This is a female montagus Harrier dive for her dinner as she headed towards her Roost.

    Spec: 1/8000, F 4, ISO 800.

    Mk4+500mm.

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    Great lighting, sharpness, BG and details. The unusual body position adds interest. Well done Kiran!

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    Excellent shot - the light is wonderful and I like the unusual (but very interesting) pose. The entire bird is surprisingly sharp for f4. The inclusion of the single stick from the bottom is in interesting choice, but I think it works very well here with the bird's eye-line. Well done.

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    Love the warm colours. Great pose, detail & composition. Well done Kiran!

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    Kiran:

    Lovely soft and colorful light, sharp, well exposed.

    The stick below is a bit of a teaser, makes me want to see more of what is going on down there

    My first reaction would be to get rid of it, BUT, it is very effective at making the viewer think, so I know you left it on purpose. Fun!

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    Stunning light Bhai, and I like the inflight posture. The colours are nice and warm, and you couldnt have captured this against a more complimentary BG. I too wonder about the piece of wood at the bottom of the frame.

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    Super light Kiran and great pose. I originally debated the twig like Randy....but I can have it in or not....doesn't take away from the fantastic work!

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    I always look forward to your Kiran, they are always stunning and impeccable. Incredible light, clarity, background and action!

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    Very nice Kiran. I agree with comments already made but I love the stick!

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    Another stunning image Kiran with an incredile diving posture. As usual, colour, detail and light is superb. Just love the fanned tail and lowered talons.

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    That twig is still remains an important part. Kept me engaged. Marvelous shot !!!

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    I like the warm tones and sharpness in this harrier. I agree the wing position is interesting. The light is great too. Congrats.

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    Yes, the light and colours are quite stunning. I would have preferred the shot without the twig, but I appear to be the minority.

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    Amazing action captured in the golden light bhai

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    Awesome light , pose and BG here , Keep that Stick as it is
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    Love the golden light and complimentary background. Although thought provoking I question why the stick was left in the frame.

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    Sweet light and bg make this shot. Very nice.
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    Beautiful!

    What time of day?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Gould View Post
    Beautiful!

    What time of day?
    Thanks Jay Bhai, It was 5.40 in the evening the sun was parallel.

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    Kiran.

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    Thank you all my dearest friends for your kind words and encouragement...

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    Kiran

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