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    Ofer Levy
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    This image is a real beauty! Nice BG, pose and perch

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    Cool pose Ofer, and I like how the tail follows the perch. Infact, I like all the diagonals in this. These guys have such lovely red eyes, and I like the texture of the perch. Killer BG too.

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    Wonderful shot,Clean background.

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    Neat shot, Ofer. Superb perch, detail, and BG. Love that red eye, too.

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    Excellent image Ofer! I like the sharpness, pose, perch and BG.

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    Very clean with excellent detail. Interesting perch, and I like the hint of blood on the talons. I never get tired of those red eyes.
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    A fine image, Ofer. Full of detail and interest in the bird and so well set up by that smooth background.
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    Love the background and I'm a big fan of the look-back pose on this guy.

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    Such an amazing picture, Ofer. I miss your posting on NSN.
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    A simple portrait in wonderful light with a complimentary BG and interesting perch leads to a beautiful image.
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    Sweet shot Ofer!

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    Not much I can add Ofer Love the diagonals as Stuart noted. Only suggestion would be too try and bring out a little more detail on those wrinkly feet/talons but thats probably being a bit picky
    Well done, your images of this species are some of the best

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    I too have nothing much to add to this wonderful image. I love the concentrated stare (looking at potential prey?)

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    Killer image, Ofer.

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    A beauty Ofer.

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    Superb perch, detail, and BG

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    Excellent Ofer!
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    Killer image of a killer.

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