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    This is Juv white eyed buzzard, they are on their own now and are sharpening they hunt skills. But this guy missed this badly

    Made this in overcast conditions.

    1/2000, F 5.6, ISO 800

    MK4+500mm.

    50% cropped.

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    Incredible timing Kiran, love it
    what is the prey here?

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    It truly is an incredible image...excellent timing!!

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    Thanks guys...

    @ Richard, I am not 100% sure either but I feel it's a grasshopper..

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    Amazing pose with lovely setting and BG!
    Prey item is a real bonus here.

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    Hi Kiran,


    I love the action in this image. The fully extend talons and the prey makes this image for me. The only thing I would have like to have seen is the tail not blocked by the foreground. I do think that the tail being blocked is a minor issue and the incredible action more than makes up for it. A very nice image that I enjoyed very much. Thanks for sharing.


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    Great action!

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    Just awesome pose and behavior capture, Kiran. Tells a story. Nice composition, and good job getting both predator and prey in focus. Great looking BG.

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    Love it! Great action.

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    Great timing and action. Truly wonderful capture.

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    I love the how focused the bird is on it's prey! A few more practice runs and the bugs won't stand a chance. Do wish we could see the tail feathers in their entirety, but still a really nice frame!
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    Incredible pose, loverly BKGR, amazing action. Sharpest focus seems to be on the talons with the feathers not as razor sharp to my eye as is usual in your spectacular images (unless my glasses are dirty....) Love also the soft light.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Incredible pose, loverly BKGR, amazing action. Sharpest focus seems to be on the talons with the feathers not as razor sharp to my eye as is usual in your spectacular images (unless my glasses are dirty....) Love also the soft light.
    Thank you guru, Nice to hear from you.

    Yeah that's the truth, the CF is on the birds feet. Just shared the moment as it is rarely captured. With you blessing will push for a better quality image next season.

    Thanks again...

    Kiran.

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    Thank you all dear friends for you kind words and valuable suggestions, really appreciate it.

    I too agree about the birds tail not showing issues, wish me better luck next time.

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    Kiran.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiran Poonacha View Post
    Thank you guru, Nice to hear from you. Yeah that's the truth, the CF is on the birds feet. Just shared the moment as it is rarely captured. With you blessing will push for a better quality image next season. Thanks again... Kiran.
    Kiran-bhai, I have been swamped with travel and Bulletins and blog posts :). Overall the image rates as spectacular :) And that pose is priceless. Keep them coming.
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