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    Default Male Snail Kite Returning to Nest with Branch

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    Behavior, wing position, sweet light, all make this image a treat. Thanks for sharing it, Jim.

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    I think its one of the best kite images I have seen.

    If anything I might wish the white splotch on the left foot wasnt there or the orangeish reed behind the same foot.

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    Jim, this is indeed quite stunning. what I like the most is the grass blades. Light, wing position, sh, exp...everything is of course top-notch.

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    Fabulous image .. just at the right height over the grass.

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    Wow Jim did you nail that one. Maybe a touch more room at the top, and I don't know if there is a small dust bunny right hand side near border third of the way down.

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    Beauty Jim.. Love the light!

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    Perfect timing and gorgeous light! A super image!

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    the best I have seen too. Exceptional job Jim.

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    Killer shot Jim, love the light but also like the grass, pose and wing position TFS

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    Jimmy, as usual, you nailed it!! And, all of the habitat is definitely a necessary part of the story. Best regards,
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    Outstanding image, gorgeous light and exposure - superb pose, excellent composition.

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    This is awesome...The colors and textures are fantastic...`love the pose and light...Great image!!

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    Beautiful image Jim! I like the grasses, lighting, wing position, BG and the twig in the bill.

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    Fabulous Jim!!!
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    Stunning image Jim, beautiful bird in great light showing lots of detail. I like the image design with the grass blades and lovely BG.

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