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Something has the attention of a mated pair of caracaras (Mexican falcons) as they perch on a tree limb.
South Texas.

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Something has the attention of a mated pair of caracaras (Mexican falcons) as they perch on a tree limb.
South Texas.

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camera

NIKON D810

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settings

Aperture 9/1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 5500/10

upload_date

upload_date

Mar, 2023

Views

97

Likes

+21

Awards

Peer Award

+11

Top Choice

+4

Superb Composition

Absolute Masterpiece

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PRO

Wonderful composition and shot. Looks like both have only one leg. 😉

Wow, capturing one Caracas is great, but two on the same branch is awesome, amazing how you even captured the detail of their specks. Fantastic photo, Shirley

Platinum

Double the fun rapture image! Wow, impressive, Shirl!

Thanks, Joop, Michel, and Ron. I have been trying for months to get a photo of one or both of them. They finally cooperated and made my day.

Platinum

Great photograph

Thank you, Richard.

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