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thewolfcreek [2019-04-25 07:40:05 +0000 UTC]
Fine shot and capture...colorful...
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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2019-04-25 14:46:32 +0000 UTC]
One of my first ever proper birdie shots, Steven, high up on the moors in the North of Scotland, made with a rather soft lens - before I could afford better.
Many Thanks
David
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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-03-17 07:18:32 +0000 UTC]
Mashed berries! Blood of the pigeon more like, Linda. One of my pals who is a huntin', shootin', fishin' guy thought this a quite remarkable shot, and has had a couple of print copies for his friends. Mantling (same etymology as mantlepiece) is the action of spreading wings over the prey to protect, conceal, warn. Falcons and other raptors are adepts. From your tale of the parakeet, other birds must do it as well.
Cheers
David
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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-03-17 18:37:48 +0000 UTC]
Yes - difficult to now how widespread this behaviour is, Linda.
David
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DarkSideDuck [2014-08-26 21:40:17 +0000 UTC]
I think he exaggerated in the ketchup, furthermore the pigeon needs some mayonnaise on it, and some salt, it lacks salt.
Nice shot.
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CherryOcean [2011-09-05 16:42:51 +0000 UTC]
stunning !
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Okavanga In reply to CherryOcean [2011-09-06 06:53:56 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Eva - I thought it quite good myself, but in comparison to some of the other photographers here it could be better.
Cheers
David
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Lightpaw45 [2011-02-25 22:16:28 +0000 UTC]
Nn....it's a very gorgeous shot of a beautiful bird.....but I can't help but say "ew" at the beak.........poor piggy....but beautiful shot.
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Okavanga In reply to Lightpaw45 [2011-02-26 08:44:42 +0000 UTC]
So Rumpelstiltskin - I see you like cats as well as falcons. Thank you for your kind comment. This image is of a real kill by the bird and you can see blood on its beak. If you look closely you can see reflections of people in the eye on the left side.
Cheers
David
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