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On the fence

On the fence

I saw several of these hawks in the area of Tomales Bay along the northern California coast. I believe it is a sharp-shinned Hawk. ...
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I saw several of these hawks in the area of Tomales Bay along the northern California coast. I believe it is a sharp-shinned Hawk.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 250 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 3000/10

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Nov, 2015

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Damn! VB award wonk got me again.......
Whatever.
This guy has his eye on you and your parts...

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Great intense STARE...

perfect sharpness and the blury background makes this hawk outstanding. Great shot!!!

Magnificent, Mark!!!!

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Amazing love how intent he is watching you :-)

Northern California-Bucket list real big NOW -great clarity, DOF (welldone)

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That stare is so intense as Glenda says. Awesome shot Mark.

He was one fine bird...and this is an even better edit!
Well done, mister!!

Total Genius Mark. WOW

He has his eyes on you!! :)

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