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[ERHP]

Swallow-tailed kites from central Florida. Canon 1DxII, Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x TC, hand held from my boat

Always fun to shoot this species in this wonderful setting.

Please click on images to see larger version.

Really like the second one as I've seen them fly before but never that close to the water. The reflection makes it that much better!

Our ducks are finally starting to return to SoCal and I happened to catch this Gadwall just after takeoff.

 

[rbielefeld]

Great gadwall shot. A great looking species. Well done.

 

[lion rock]

rbielefeld,
excellent shots!
-r

Swallow-tailed kites from central Florida. Canon 1DxII, Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x TC, hand held from my boat

Always fun to shoot this species in this wonderful setting.

Please click on images to see larger version.

 

[TheJock]

Taken in Kruger National Park last week.

 

[Skatol]

Skatol, lovely. So they eat bugs!

Jack

Thanks Jack. That was a surprise for me. Didn't even see it happen when taking the shot, it happened so fast.

 

[Skatol]

Lovely. Well done, Skatol.

Thanks Click.

 

[Click]

Swallow-tailed kites from central Florida. Canon 1DxII, Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x TC, hand held from my boat

Always fun to shoot this species in this wonderful setting.

Very nice shots. Nicely done.

 

[Click]

Our ducks are finally starting to return to SoCal and I happened to catch this Gadwall just after takeoff.

Beautiful picture, ERHP.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi rbielefeld.
Very nice shots, the second one is spectacular, lovely contrast with the water.

Cheers, Graham.

Swallow-tailed kites from central Florida. Canon 1DxII, Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x TC, hand held from my boat

Always fun to shoot this species in this wonderful setting.

Please click on images to see larger version.

 

[snowleo]

I went chasing golden eagles in the mountains yesterday. A young bird was hovering nearby (young golden eagles can be reckognized by the white feathers). Suddenly a buzzard began to skydive just about 200 m (around 650 ft) above me. You can imagine the size of the bird on the picture - all those 4 pics are 100% crops of 600x400 pixels - just original size! I think it is still interesting to see how a skydive starts.

Of course, I join some pics of the young eagle as well. The bird was sneaking around the rock walls to frighten groundhogs. Their alarmins sounds could be heard well. Just look at the second pic. Looks like the eagle has swallowed an entire ball - or maybe a groundhog! ;D

 

[IslanderMV]

Been a while since I've posted here. Some shots of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.

Nice series, the open beak pict is my favorite. A seldom seen angle.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Snowleo.
Interesting set of pictures, the skydive or stoop is so cool to see. The Golden Eagle shots are cool, I bet that last meal upsets the c of g and aerodynamics somewhat!

Cheers, Graham.

I went chasing golden eagles in the mountains yesterday. A young bird was hovering nearby (young golden eagles can be reckognized by the white feathers). Suddenly a buzzard began to skydive just about 200 m (around 650 ft) above me. You can imagine the size of the bird on the picture - all those 4 pics are 100% crops of 600x400 pixels - just original size! I think it is still interesting to see how a skydive starts.

Of course, I join some pics of the young eagle as well. The bird was sneaking around the rock walls to frighten groundhogs. Their alarmins sounds could be heard well. Just look at the second pic. Looks like the eagle has swallowed an entire ball - or maybe a groundhog! ;D

 

[sedwards]

I got to see some vultures up close today.
5D3_2913 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr

 

[lion rock]

Stuart,
Photo is great!
The subject is no so good looking ... :
-r

I got to see some vultures up close today.

 

[Click]

Very nice shot, Stuart.

The subject is no so good looking ... :

LOL A face only a mother could love ;D

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi lion rock.
+1 on that.

Cheers, Graham.

Stuart,
Photo is great!
The subject is no so good looking ... :
-r

I got to see some vultures up close today.

 

[2n10]

I got to see some vultures up close today.

Well done

 

[Cog]

Stuart,
Photo is great!
The subject is no so good looking ... :
-r

I got to see some vultures up close today.

Hm, I like them. Very gentle birds despite their image. Great BiF photo, Stuart!

 

[Cog]

Two pics from my collection:

 

[Click]

Beautiful shots, Cog. I especially like the first one.