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    This is one of my fav hunts till date. The Short Toed Snake eagle took on a large checkered Keel Back snake and made the hunt interesting as the snake fought back denying the eagle a grip on its head.

    Spec: 1/1000, F 10, ISO 800, -/2/3

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    Kept the crop tight for web.

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    this is beyond stunning. The setting and the drama are amazing. the snake with the open mouth, the eagle waiting for the right moment.
    Love the snake's tail. Fantastic!

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    Really stunningWow, love the snakes open mouth and tail. Superb action Kiran.

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    Hmmm...congratulations are in order. This is a very special image. Thank you for sharing...well actually I'm being too understated. THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS AMAZING! One of the best I've seen in a long time...what a moment, exquisitely captured...
    Last edited by Jack Breakfast; 02-02-2012 at 01:57 PM.

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    I think we have the IOW here! Absolutely amazing. The IQ, the drama, the snake's open mouth ( actually made me feel afraid when I clicked on the thumbnail), the tail around the neck...I do wish you had been a bit further to the left when you pressed the shutter but this is a minor nit. 10 out of 10!!!

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    I second what Gail said!!! Fantastic action and timing!

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    Wow , this is a killer

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    Excellent image Kiran! I like the action, sharpness, open mouth of the snake and setting.

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    Superlative, simply superlative.
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    Kiran, you never stop surprising me :-) what a stunning shot. that open mouth of the snake is just great. enter this one in some contests.

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    Spectacular IQ as usual from you Kiran! Awesome action image!

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    very dynamic and dramatic Kiran, I really like the screaming snake.
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    Amazing action with the usual high IQ and standards you consistently produce...Congrtas Kiran!

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    Kiran:

    Great action, lighting, techs. Yes, a slightly different angle would have been even better ( a bit more to the left as mentioned) but this one has loads of impact, which trumps all other considerations.

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    Breath taking shot Kiran. The intense eyes of the hawk is ....

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    Marvelous creation. Perfect timing.Loved the expression of bird.

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