Gallery: AvianPosted March 24, 2012123 views11 comments
More from the island of Kauai....
D700
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on March 24, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Beautiful shot. Love the colors.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 24, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Looks almost like it is leaving a red contrail! Well caught and composed. All that is missing is a catch light. I can see why!
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Comment posted by Harry Harris on March 24, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Great capture Charlie. Lovely bird and your image captures it well. Can't wait to see more.
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Great bird and excellent image. I'd love to see one some day - a photo like this of one would be a real trophy.
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Comment posted by Peter Cross on March 24, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Very nice, Charlie. Sharp with detail, well placed in frame, and gorgeous BG to set it off. Was this taken on the north shore at thr lighthouse?
Registered on April 3, 2010, 271 Posts, 1342 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on March 24, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Graphically beautiful. Love that "mean" look and the tail is a gorgeous element.
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Comment posted by KC Choo on March 25, 2012 at 1:47 AM
I am most envious, Charlie! Nice one!
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Comment posted by Steve Balke on March 25, 2012 at 8:50 AM
The large version of this image is particularly attractive, Charlie. I think it's because the long tail necessitated a smaller bird body image in the comp and the larger version allows a better look at the body. Nice detail and a great bg.
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM
I like the feeling of movement here an the intent look in the birds eye. The background color really makes him pop.
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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 26, 2012 at 5:56 AM
Thanks, all! Peter, Yes...taken at the lighthouse.
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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Nice flight shot of this beauty, Charlie. That red tail plumage is awesome. Congrats capturing this speedster.
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