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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 Birds In Flight
Lens Canon 400mm F/4
Uploaded 11/28/2005 Film / Memory Type ISO 400
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 1082 Shutter 1/1000
Favorites Aperture f/8.0
Critiques 44 Rating
6.29
/ 21 Ratings
Location City -  Arastradero
State -  CA
Country - United States   United States
About This Male Kestrel Is one of my most illusive birds, I was happy to get close enough to get this shot as they usually fly at first sight of a camera..
I am way behind on my comments due to a new job. Thanks To all and I will catch up soon..
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There are 44 Comments in 1 Pages
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joanna ewa   {K:8061} 12/17/2005
I coming there next time:)))))
great model: maiestatic and beautifull
regards

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 12/10/2005
Truly an outstanding piece of photograghy.

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 12/9/2005
fantastic..
cheers
roby

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Rashed Abdulla Rashed Abdulla   {K:163889} 12/7/2005
very beautiful and so plesent to view,wonderful details and contrast,very best regards my friend..

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Janet B Janet B   {K:16139} 12/6/2005
Beautiful image ~ crisp and clear!
I can only image the patience you must have to wait for a shot like this, Marcus! Perfect!

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Yamil Saenz Yamil Saenz   {K:12434} 12/6/2005
Hi Marcus,
I love the sharpness and the colors of the image.
As you know, this is one of my favorite birds of prey. I envy you.
Well done!
Yamil

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Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Ismail   {K:19853} 12/5/2005
Beautiful color and nice details. A great shot Marcus!!

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 12/5/2005
professional shot.
H.A

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Patrick Ziegler Patrick Ziegler   {K:21797} 12/4/2005
Nice Catch!! Very clean... Sharp!

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Guido Tweepenninckx Guido Tweepenninckx   {K:20076} 12/2/2005
great shot,
the wings look B&W.

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K P   {K:3499} 12/1/2005
VEry special one. Fav!

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Lydia Dotto   {K:694} 12/1/2005
What an amazing shot -- great colors and texture. You even captured the intent look in his eyes. Well done.

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Joggie van Staden Joggie van Staden   {K:41700} 11/30/2005
Excellent Marcus - youre a master with these shots.
Joggie

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Bikas Das Bikas Das   {K:6544} 11/30/2005
..... very nice catch ....

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Pawel Kwasnicki Pawel Kwasnicki   {K:9651} 11/30/2005
Admire your persistence and professionalism in a birds-shooting; another proof for my words here! Best regards, Pawel

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 11/29/2005
Beautifully taken, I love those big eyes, they seem huge for it's size. Wonderful color and details. Alison

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 11/29/2005
greatest professional shot.
H.A

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 11/29/2005
Oh the wing detail is amazing .brillaint image A7777777777+++++++++.Best wishes vanessa

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a. gianfranco baccelli a. gianfranco baccelli   {K:21379} 11/29/2005
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!

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Daniel S. Garcia   {K:13946} 11/29/2005
Beautiful capture Marcus!

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 11/29/2005
Another wonderful sight for the eyes, very well done Marcus!! Darlene

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Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 11/28/2005
Spectacular, Marcus!
I'm running out of superlatives for your bird pic's!!
Best regards, Chris

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patrizio napolitano   {K:13119} 11/28/2005
complimenti Marcus
eccezionale come sempre
patrizio

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Frank Leboeuf   {K:433} 11/28/2005
Awesome shot!

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Ibrahim Al Najjar   {K:1203} 11/28/2005
perfect, sharp and clearn,, very nice timingm , nice colors too

well taken!

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Maria Luisa Vial   {K:36017} 11/28/2005
WOW!!!! wonderful shot Marcus... Love the position of the wings and the details... He seems almost as if he was shy... Great that you could make this shot... Good luck in you new job...

Cheers,

MaLuisa

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Mohsen Bayramnejad Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21377} 11/28/2005
Hi dear Marcus,
Another great capture here,from you! Love it! Just superb!
7/7
Cheers,
Mohsen

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Seyed Babak Musavi   {K:496} 11/28/2005
I love this shot , very very nice , Well done my friend .
With best wish
Babak

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Kay McIntire   {K:11787} 11/28/2005
Incredible shot! Very hard to capture- you do it so well. Just perfect in every way!

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George Black George Black   {K:102014} 11/28/2005
Congratulayions on the great vatch. It's beautiful specimen. With the wings in this position, his back feathers are beautifully distinct with great color, and his eye is wonderful. indeed. Great work . . .
Regards,
--George

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 11/28/2005
Great shot Marcus,
This probably was not easy, for a few reasons. They are small, shy and very fast!
Andre

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Geza Farkas   {K:12412} 11/28/2005
Beautiful clear shot like usual. I really like your birds.

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 11/28/2005
stunning dear Marcus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! excellent shot!!!!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my very best regards
Marian

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Ann  Van Breemen   {K:13399} 11/28/2005
Excellent capture, Marcus. Well worth the wait and effort. Cheers, Ann.

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 11/28/2005
Remarkable photo Marcus!!! Another tack sharp image My friend! Really terrific!
Congrats and best wishes for Your new job!
I pray everything works out for You!
Take care! God bless!
.................John
7 !

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 11/28/2005
perfect capture Marcus, focus is spot on like always. Kestrals all over the world are hard to capture. especially in the outback very skitish

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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR ARMANDO ALCÁZAR   {K:42404} 11/28/2005
HAHAHAHA!!!! what an imposible shot my dear friend!!! I laught because I have a lot of kestrels that nest at half block to my house and until now is imposible for me take it a pic in fly!!!!

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 11/28/2005
Well send them my way.

Judi

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sanjeev jain   {K:8763} 11/28/2005
beautiful bird

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Reda Danaf   {K:14309} 11/28/2005
Wonderful capture...

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Roberto Okamura   {K:22851} 11/28/2005
Excellent capture Marcus!
Beautiful shot momment!
Great work!
Congrats!
Roberto.

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 11/28/2005
Only like 400..... you do that in a hour LOL...

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 11/28/2005
Absolutely stunning image with vivid reds.

Yes you are way behind on your comments....hehehehehe!!! Touche my sweet friend!!!

Judi

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Graham .   {K:2487} 11/28/2005
Great shot - I'd love to see it full-size!

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