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    Default Southern Pale Chating Goshawk

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    Been going through some files from 2010 - this was taken in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park while waiting at a waterhole for some Lanner Falcons to arrive.
    I wish there was a bit of a catchlight, but liked the light and wingspread.

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    Beautiful shot excellent timing. You could try making a mask of the eyes and brightening them a little bit using Levels or alternatively Dodge tool.

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    Best avian image I have seen from you in a while. Exp looks great and the IQ is as good if not better than anything you have posted recently...Very nice image bud

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    Must agree with you Morkel, that wing angle is fabulous... Exposure, detail and light quality is excellent too !!

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    One of the best i have seen here, beautiful pose with crisp detail. You did a brilliant job with modest gear.

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    Nice image Morkel. I like the underwing light and pose. Your image is sharp (Canon ) and good composition.

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    From the old Canon days, right? :-). Awesome image with this pose and all the underwing details. You see that the 7D works. Though I am sure you are happier with your Nikon :-).

    I agree with Jon about lightening the eyes a bit. I also find that the bright rock under the foot is a bit distracting and I'd get rid of it.

    Nice work, Morkel .

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    superbly captured Morkel, great show of the underwing, detail, light and exposure
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    Hi Mork, great wingspread and overall nice and sharp. The Goshawk really pops from the BG so well. Well captured.

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    Thanks for the kind comments, folks.
    I know that you can 'add' a catchlight that way...just not fond of doing things like that
    And yes - the 7D can deliver some good images if used properly!
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    sweet shot Morkel, nice details and pose would consider brightening the eye a bit
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    MOrkel, great shot. good call going high on ISO on a bright day for the SS. I love sharp wing tips like you have here. perfect incoming angle and wing spread. Beautiful bird indeed.

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    Great pose and setting you have here.

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    Very nice one Morkel, some great advise above.

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