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    Default Red-tailed Hawk

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    Getting my kayak out of the water and this guy was waiting for me.... what a treat! He looks like a youngster to me.

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    Noelle:

    Lovely look back pose, like the 'eye brow',sharp, nice exposure, pleasant BG.

    I agree, 1st year juvi.

    Pays to keep your eyes open

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    Awesome Noelle, I like the pose and the sharp details! The BG colors make it nice.

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    What a beautiful capture Noelle!!!

    Love the exposure, Pose, sharpness, HA and BG on this one...

    I especially like the images which are result of last minute opportunity
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    Lovely image! BG is awesome!

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    Lovely shot, great bg. Would prefer a bit more room to the left

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    Lucky you! This is lovely with a great look back pose and perfect BG. A keeper for sure,
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    Good shot Noelle, good exposure, very good detail and a fine bg.

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    Love everything about this one. The BG and feather details are amazing! Plus, he turned his head for you.
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    From where you were you could not have done better: killer BGRK, techs spot on, nice bird, and the perfect look-back head angle. I only wish that you had a ladder in the kayak :)
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    Thank you!

    LOL Artie, I do carry a small step ladder in my van so I can reach my van roof to tie up the yak.

    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    From where you were you could not have done better: killer BGRK, techs spot on, nice bird, and the perfect look-back head angle. I only wish that you had a ladder in the kayak :)

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    Thanks everyone! I love my addiction to nature

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    Quote Originally Posted by noelle zaleski View Post
    LOL Artie, I do carry a small step ladder in my van so I can reach my van roof to tie up the yak.
    I am thinking that a step ladder in a kayak might not be a great idea :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    I am thinking that a step ladder in a kayak might not be a great idea :)
    LOl.... I think you are right

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