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Photographer Marcus Armani  Marcus Armani {Karma:36599}
Project #24 The Decisive Moment Camera Model Canon EOS 20D
Categories Wildlife
From The Field
Film Format
Portfolio Bird Portraits
Lens Canon 400mm F/4
Uploaded 11/4/2005 Film / Memory Type ISO 400
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 961 Shutter 1/1000
Favorites Aperture f/8.0
Critiques 55 Rating
6.06
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Location City -  Palo Alto
State -  CA
Country - United States   United States
About Last In the raptors with mice series.
This Kestrel was watching me to see If I was a Threat to his prey..
This ones for Yamil! His persistance amazes Me...
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There are 55 Comments in 1 Pages
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Dwight Parks Dwight Parks   {K:4426} 5/5/2006
Wonderful image! The first thing I thought was it was a very stark area that had burnt during a fire and why would such a beautiful bird be drawn to a area like that. Then I spot the mouse.
I like the contrast between the Kestrel and his surroundings. Excellent capture! Dwight

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Todd Weeks Todd Weeks   {K:7636} 1/6/2006
Marcus,

This is a great shot, as are your other Kestrel pictures. I'm thinking of getting the 20Da, as I am an amateur astronomer as well. It may interest you to know, however, that this bird is a female. It is easy to tell the two apart, as the male has blue-gray wings. The female, as seen in this picture and your others, has wings the same colour as its back.

Cheers,

Todd

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/16/2005
Thanks Margraret, I did not know Lee is leaving, I will really miss him! do you know why?

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Margaret Sturgess   {K:49403} 11/16/2005
Gorgeous composition, the dark grey background withe the bird sitting on the dark charcoaly branch make a wonderful backdrop for the bird. You have captured his expression so very well, love the way he is looking round, every detail perfect Marcus. You, Yamil, Jim C and Lee H - your persistance never ceases to amaze me and admire you all, am so very sad at Lee leaving.
Margaret

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Marilyn Nagy   {K:6008} 11/10/2005
Marcus, If looks could kill? What a look! Marilyn

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K P   {K:3499} 11/9/2005
Bravo!

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/8/2005
well marcus.. is os little nad have a great mouse for the food...
really wonderful shot my friend, for the moment you must wait.. I have little time lately, but having your comment is a big pleasure and know that he waits with patience
LOL
You are too good..
have a nice time.. cheers
roby

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Roberto Okamura   {K:22851} 11/7/2005
Excellent momment Marcus!
Beautiful wildlife capture!
Best regards!
Roberto.

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Jeanette Hägglund Jeanette Hägglund   {K:59855} 11/6/2005
So perfect title Marcus, and so well choosen project too! Really a good capture!!!!

Jeanette

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Inji Amer Inji Amer   {K:22997} 11/6/2005
Fabulous shot dear Marcus !!
upnormal work my dear friend :)
great composition & colors ,
sharp detailes & wonderful textures !!
should be 70 / 7 great photographer !!

Inji Amer

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NN  NN     {K:26787} 11/5/2005
Once again a GREAT double capture! Congrats, Marcus!!!

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 11/5/2005
great perfect.
greatest image.
H.A

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 11/5/2005
Amazing shot .great detail and colour.A7 Best wishes vanessa

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Seyed Babak Musavi   {K:496} 11/5/2005
Dear Marcus
You are a Hero . this shot is very very nice .
With best wish
Babak

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giovanni guido marchi giovanni guido marchi   {K:27040} 11/5/2005
splendida cattura di un catturatore....bravissimo ,come al solito!!!!!!!

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Susie OConnor Susie OConnor   {K:34798} 11/5/2005
Very cool Marcus. The composition is just perfect and him looking back over the shoulder...great!

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/5/2005
Yea it was rather big, but he ate most of it.
Cya Neph.....

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RJ ! RJ !   {K:543} 11/5/2005
Wow thats a huge mouse for that kestrel, nice desat to show off the bird...

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Adriane Chernus   {K:880} 11/5/2005
really awesome capture! Great details, sharpness and color.

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 11/5/2005
Incredible image Marcus! I love the detail in the kestrel and the way he hops out at the viewer! And maybe he was just posing for you, certainly looks that way! Beautiful, I love the way he is "hiding" his lunch, very well done!!! Love it!! Darlene

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Tiger Lily     {K:10966} 11/5/2005
Marcus, I can't believe he caught a mouse almost as big as himself. Sharp picture. The selective coloring works well.

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Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Ismail   {K:19853} 11/4/2005
He is giving you a look!! Very nice capture Marcus! Beautiful selective coloring and nce details.

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Fabrizio    {K:2543} 11/4/2005
...In France they say "chapeau"....10+++++++++
that's all!!!!!!
Fabrizio

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patrizio napolitano   {K:13119} 11/4/2005
a precious photo!
a precious naturalistic document!
complimenti
patrizio

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Mohamed Banna Mohamed Banna   {K:34237} 11/4/2005
very well captured as always
amainzg deails
amaizing series
but it seems he is watching you in a very careful way
7/7
all my best regards dear Marcus

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Yamil Saenz Yamil Saenz   {K:12434} 11/4/2005
Great capture Marcus.
I am sorry for the mouse. At least he became famous after this shot. Just kidding.
It is unbelievable that such a little raptor can eat a large prey like this one. And they eat everything. Nothing is wasted.
I like the picture that you took yesterday of the male Kestrel.
Are you going to share that one with your UF fans?
I hope so. Kestrels usually don?t let you get close and you really got lucky.
If the weather gets better, I hope to see you on Sunday at Radio Rd.
Yamil

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 11/4/2005
Great shot of the Kestrel and his lunch, Marcus! Great colour and detail, and you got him against a good background to really show off his colours.
Dave.

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Antonio Esposito   {K:413} 11/4/2005
Come tu faccia a catturare queste immagini ,nette,dettagliate e piene di movimento nella loro staticità? Grazie ,questa è fotografia !!!!!!!

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Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 11/4/2005
Brilliant raptor capture, Marcus!
Superb composition and definition!
Patience pays!
Best regards, Chris

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 11/4/2005
Outstanding capture! Perfect colors and focus!
Amazing!

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Fakhra O. Fakhra O.   {K:5961} 11/4/2005
Extraordinary and superb.
Isolation is excellent.
Love it.

Well done Marcus

Regards.

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Guido Tweepenninckx Guido Tweepenninckx   {K:20076} 11/4/2005
nice bird with a big mouse there.

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Subhash Sen Subhash Sen   {K:11931} 11/4/2005
Your skill amazes me ,you are the best ,love,subhash.

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Hanggan Situmorang Hanggan Situmorang   {K:37833} 11/4/2005
Superb quality picture, Marcus, and I like the idea of isolating the bird. Great moment captured. Congratulations!

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Reda Danaf   {K:14309} 11/4/2005
Great capture...

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Shady Adly Shady Adly   {K:7814} 11/4/2005
never mind my dear friend :)
here is my comment again.
Very nice indeed. Great Decisive Moment, excellent sharpness and colors. What a beautiful pose
best regards

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Rosario Esposito Rosario Esposito   {K:9796} 11/4/2005
To photograph always these animals, you six become like they, quardono in order to see if rubbi the preda!. Very nice moment. Good bye

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George Black George Black   {K:102014} 11/4/2005
Wonderful shot--and the mouse is posed very discreetly. ;-)

Best regards,
--George

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 11/4/2005
Looks like a time to eat, superb capture my friend.

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Pawel Kwasnicki Pawel Kwasnicki   {K:9651} 11/4/2005
very nice compo again Marcus, clever idea to expose the Kestrel by leaving him in colors; best regards, Pawel

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/4/2005
This is just for you Claude, a quick crop of him eating his meal ..
Thanks again..

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 11/4/2005
That poor mouse, this Kestrel looks quite fierce. The lighting with the dark sky behind is beautiful Marcus. Beautifully Taken. Alison

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soul 21 soul 21   {K:27572} 11/4/2005
meraviglia
perfetta
momento centrale
complimenti
7+++++++++++++++++
gennaro

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 11/4/2005
Fabulous Marcus! I love the way he's holding onto his catch and looking around to make sure there are no threats..a perfect wildlife shot! I just think it would be so exciting to get these kinds of shots. Really amazing work..Linda

PS and thank you too...:):)

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Claude Francis Claude Francis   {K:479} 11/4/2005
Nicec shot, does his head twist all the way around? lol, good capture shame we cant see him attack the rodent!

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// // // //   {K:6081} 11/4/2005
Lovely done...

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Galal El Missary   {K:84569} 11/4/2005
Pose , Details , colors , composition , all is perfect , well done my friend . 7/7

Galal

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/4/2005
Thanks Ron, I actually wasn't trying to hide the mouse LOL, but when i realized after posting that it look less visible on my pc it was too late to yank it down..
Thanks again...

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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR ARMANDO ALCÁZAR   {K:42404} 11/4/2005
7++++++++++++++++++ wonderful female kestrel pic my dear friend!! great tribute for our great friend and photographer YAMIL

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Ron Wilson Ron Wilson   {K:18362} 11/4/2005
Great capture. The mouse is well hidden.

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ISMAEL MARCOS ISMAEL MARCOS   {K:10535} 11/4/2005
so perfect....

no words

isml

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 11/4/2005
and he means business dear Marcus!!!!! :)
excellent capture!!!!! another winner!!!!! bravo!!!
my best regards
Marian

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 11/4/2005
This is one powerful demonstation of natural behavoir. Well seen and perfectly presented.

Riny

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a. gianfranco baccelli a. gianfranco baccelli   {K:21379} 11/4/2005
It's a duel of looks! Very good shot, Marcus. Beautiful background too.

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 11/4/2005
Excellent Marcus!
I almost didn't see the mouse under the branch at first.
Congrats on the front page. It's nice to see two of the people that I have regular conversations with up there on the front page.
Andre

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