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Unexpected Visitor

Unexpected Visitor

This interesting fellow showed up this morning for a light snack in the backyard fountain...unlucky for him, no little finches were present! We believe this is...
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This interesting fellow showed up this morning for a light snack in the backyard fountain...unlucky for him, no little finches were present! We believe this is a Coopers Hawk, not often seen in this area.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 250 Shutter 1/50 Focal Length 3000/10

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Jul, 2015

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bueno!!!! you just told me about it - ain't digital wunderbar??

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Superb capture Mark.....awesome detail

I love the way you were able to get his talons clinging to the branch! And those tail feathers! What a fun backyard experience!!

beautiful! :)

Very nice comp & surroundings...great shot, Mark!

It is so very beautiful. What an amazing capture and honored guest...

Excellent shot Mark!!! :)

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Great capture Mark!

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Awesome detail. Love raptors.

It`s perfect and beautiful!

awesome capture !!

An excellent capture Mark....love the timing for that gaze !!!

Wonderful capture...those feathers are amazing

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Fabulous capture!

He is absolutely gorgeous!

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very nice!

Fantastic Image, So clear and such wonderful Texture, colours lighting, Image perfection

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