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Dwight Parks
{K:4426} 5/5/2006
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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
{K:7636} 1/6/2006
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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
{K:36599} 11/16/2005
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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
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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
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Marcus, If looks could kill? What a look! Marilyn
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K P
{K:3499} 11/9/2005
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Bravo!
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 11/8/2005
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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
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Excellent momment Marcus! Beautiful wildlife capture! Best regards! Roberto.
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 11/6/2005
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So perfect title Marcus, and so well choosen project too! Really a good capture!!!!
Jeanette
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Inji Amer
{K:22997} 11/6/2005
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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
{K:26787} 11/5/2005
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Once again a GREAT double capture! Congrats, Marcus!!!
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 11/5/2005
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great perfect. greatest image. H.A
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 11/5/2005
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Amazing shot .great detail and colour.A7 Best wishes vanessa
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Seyed Babak Musavi
{K:496} 11/5/2005
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Dear Marcus You are a Hero . this shot is very very nice . With best wish Babak
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giovanni guido marchi
{K:27040} 11/5/2005
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splendida cattura di un catturatore....bravissimo ,come al solito!!!!!!!
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 11/5/2005
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Very cool Marcus. The composition is just perfect and him looking back over the shoulder...great!
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 11/5/2005
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Yea it was rather big, but he ate most of it. Cya Neph.....
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RJ !
{K:543} 11/5/2005
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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
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really awesome capture! Great details, sharpness and color.
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Darlene Boucher
{K:15739} 11/5/2005
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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
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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
{K:19853} 11/4/2005
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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
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...In France they say "chapeau"....10+++++++++ that's all!!!!!! Fabrizio
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patrizio napolitano
{K:13119} 11/4/2005
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a precious photo! a precious naturalistic document! complimenti patrizio
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Mohamed Banna
{K:34237} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:12434} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:150877} 11/4/2005
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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
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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
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Brilliant raptor capture, Marcus! Superb composition and definition! Patience pays! Best regards, Chris
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Janet B
{K:16139} 11/4/2005
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Outstanding capture! Perfect colors and focus! Amazing!
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Fakhra O.
{K:5961} 11/4/2005
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Extraordinary and superb. Isolation is excellent. Love it.
Well done Marcus
Regards.
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Guido Tweepenninckx
{K:20076} 11/4/2005
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nice bird with a big mouse there.
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Subhash Sen
{K:11931} 11/4/2005
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Your skill amazes me ,you are the best ,love,subhash.
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37833} 11/4/2005
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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
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Great capture...
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Shady Adly
{K:7814} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:9796} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:102014} 11/4/2005
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Wonderful shot--and the mouse is posed very discreetly. ;-) Best regards, --George
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 11/4/2005
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Looks like a time to eat, superb capture my friend.
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Pawel Kwasnicki
{K:9651} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:36599} 11/4/2005
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This is just for you Claude, a quick crop of him eating his meal .. Thanks again..
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:27572} 11/4/2005
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meraviglia perfetta momento centrale complimenti 7+++++++++++++++++ gennaro
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Linda Imagefree
{K:72276} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:479} 11/4/2005
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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
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Lovely done...
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 11/4/2005
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Pose , Details , colors , composition , all is perfect , well done my friend . 7/7
Galal
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 11/4/2005
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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
{K:42404} 11/4/2005
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7++++++++++++++++++ wonderful female kestrel pic my dear friend!! great tribute for our great friend and photographer YAMIL
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 11/4/2005
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Great capture. The mouse is well hidden.
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ISMAEL MARCOS
{K:10535} 11/4/2005
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so perfect....
no words
isml
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 11/4/2005
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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
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This is one powerful demonstation of natural behavoir. Well seen and perfectly presented.
Riny
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a. gianfranco baccelli
{K:21379} 11/4/2005
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It's a duel of looks! Very good shot, Marcus. Beautiful background too.
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 11/4/2005
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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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