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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/26/2009
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You're too kind Robert! Thanks very much, though! :)
Thanks Shirley! I miss all the good stuff. LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/26/2009
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Thanks Shirley! I miss all the good stuff. LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/26/2009
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Thanks Sunset.
Actually, it's not a 2nd award....it was just recycled like all the rest back to the front page. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robert Kilgore
{K:2218} 1/3/2008
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Congratulations Doyle on Donor Image of the Day! Everyone loves this image, as they should.
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Robert Kilgore
{K:2218} 1/3/2008
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Congratulations Doyle on Donor Image of the Day! Everyone loves this image, as they should.
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 1/2/2008
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Congratulations on the front page, Doyle!:)
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神 風
{K:10665} 1/2/2008
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Happy New Year Doyle and Congratulations yet once again for the Second Donor of the Day Award as you received on this image on March 7th earlier this year and it most definitely deserves 'Multiple' recognitions because of it's absolute quality. Have a GREAT 2008!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/16/2007
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Thanks Robbie! I was, naturally, enthralled by these beauties!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 11/16/2007
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I was about 8 feet away Avi! Wouldn't get closer but they permitted me to get closer than the people . . . the bird could fly (and did) but was tethered. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robert Chin
{K:22282} 10/2/2007
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Excellent 'about' to match excellent image!!
No wonder you got an award for this Beauty Doyle.
Tack sharp with excellent colors and crop.
Superb image.
Take care
Robbie
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Avi
{K:70138} 10/2/2007
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Can't believe I missed this !!.. (getting groggy ??) ..
Congrats Doyle.. it IS a fabulous capture !! (how close were you ??? LOL !!)
Cheers ! 
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/22/2007
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Thanks Maurizio!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Maurizio Ubaldini
{K:1350} 3/21/2007
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Compliment fo the DOD, Doyle, great image...
Ciao
Maurizio
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/20/2007
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Thanks very much Iman!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Iman Fouad
{K:12295} 3/19/2007
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ANOTHER WOOOW, so beautiful, so well taken,
CONGRATULATIONS DOyle 10++++++++++++++++
Iman
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/19/2007
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Thanks very much for the nice words Saeed . . . I appreciate them!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 3/17/2007
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You’ve captured the best of this proud looking bird, your selection parameters made your subject appears with great sharp clear details, thanks to the dof which was a great work to separate it from the background and figure out perfectly.
Congrats on such outstanding image and a well deserved DIOD.
Saeed
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/14/2007
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Thanks Bobot . . . if it were only that easy!! LoL! It's not that hard but it takes a LOT of duct tape . . . LoL! All right . . . just kidding about the tape . . . I don't wanna get mail!! HEHEHEHEheheheee!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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1301307 60
{K:44058} 3/14/2007
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OOOh wow! I guess they pose for you when they see you with your camera.. : ). I like the feathers and the yellows, really deserving...
congrats!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/13/2007
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Thanks Sergio!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Sergio Cárdenas
{K:25028} 3/12/2007
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Wow!! a wonderful details!
Congrats
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/12/2007
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Thanks Mehul . . . I appreciate the comment . . . now if I could master the in flight shot, huh? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mehul Chimthankar
{K:18655} 3/12/2007
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Hi Doyle,
You seam to have mastered the head hors of birds, well done, keep up the good work
Congrats on the recognition
Mehul
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Roby -
First, thank you very much for the comment and the 7.
Second . . . thanks even more for the wonderful photo . . . now THAT'S stunning!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Marian . . . it's always good to hear from you my Dear!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Jon:
Trust me, your voice is certainly appreciated!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 3/11/2007
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stunning..
roby
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 3/11/2007
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W O W!!!!!!!! look at that amazing reflection in the eye!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS dear Doyle another well deserved award!!!!!!
Marian
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Jon O'Brien
{K:11321} 3/11/2007
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Very well caught... just adding my voice to the chorus of plaudits. Exquisite.
Jon
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Thanks very much Paolo!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 3/9/2007
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you are a master of these wildlife portrait, congratulation for the award
greetings
PAOLO
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Well Joggie, Thanks very much my friend!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 3/9/2007
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Lovely work Doyle and a great about! Congratulations on the DoD - Well deserved!
Joggie
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/9/2007
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Dang!! I will ask my questions at the appropriate time in the future so everyone can learn as much as me .... I was thinking the same thing , You had soooooo much info and all these hundreds of people were missing out on it now ... !!!!
Regards,
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Nahhhh . . . she hasn't posted since she came in LATE Sunday and had to start a hectic work week Monday Morning. Perhaps this weekend.
Didn't care for the Jaguar pun, huh? Women ( sigh )!
I updated the about section thanks to you . . . better late than never, huh? :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/9/2007
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Amazing information Doyle !!! Thank YOU for this info ...It is facinating ( except for the car stuff :) WoW how Cool to be this Falcon!!!
Much appreciation for the excellent information
Regards,
Michele
ps. I looked for marlyce's ariel shot ..don't think she posted it :(
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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That's right Michele . . . the fastest animal on Earth. I checked it out and I'm sure you were remembering the cheetah . . . fastest mammal on Earth. Cheetahs have amazing speed for short times. "Someone reportedly timed a cheetah running at 70 mph (114 km/hr) over a distance of 700 yards (640 meters) But many people accept a likelier top speed of about 60 mph (97 km/hr)."
The peregrine is the fastest bird on record reaching horizontal cruising speeds of 65-90 kmh (40-55 mph) and not exceeding speeds of 105-110 kmh (65-68 mph). When stooping, the peregrine flies at much greater speeds however, varying from --GET THIS-- 160-440 kmh (99-273 mph)!
Pairs of Peregrines mate for life, usually setting up housekeeping high in the cliffs. Since we're running out of cliffs in Europe and the U.S. Peregrines have taken to building their nests up on top of high rise buildings in large cities. Peregrine nests are called scrapes, or eyries and baby falcons are called eyasses. Although they have a high mortality rate, Peregrines have been known to live as long as 15 years.
Now as for the Jaguar . . .Advanced aluminium construction, 420bhp supercharged 4.2-litre V8 engine and six-speed Jaguar sequential shift transmission with paddleshift for superb speed . . . just above 180 mph!!! HEHEHEheheheheee!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/9/2007
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Congratulations on another Award here King ... It is well deserved !!! So this is the fastest bird & animals on earth ? How fast do you think ? I thought jaguar went really fast... fater than them ?
Excellent shot with a complimentary BG tone, and matching frame with this Falcons gorgeous coloring tops this image right over the charts 7++++++++++++++++
Regards,
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Viola! Thanks. For your warm hugs you get my 'cool' winks!! ;P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Thanks Harry! I certainly recommend a trip to the zoo. Be mindful of the background though . . . try to get an all natural BG and the shot will be MUCH better! Good luck! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Violetta Tarnowska
{K:24497} 3/9/2007
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Doyle:)
Bird portrait in masterly style!
I congratulate You warmly:)
Warm hugs:)
Viola
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H L
{K:11377} 3/9/2007
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Hi Doyle! Thank you very much for your time to reply! As you can see don't shoot often animals :) don't even go to the Zoo… I should …but you make sense, your capture has valid points of its extra ordinary photographic qualities!
Regards,
Harry
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thanks Joe! Any relation to the TV judge?? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Roberto:
Questo è un uccello raro fotografare. . . E questo è un bell'uccello. Ringraziarla il mio amico!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thanks Harry . . . no - I can't get good bird shots at the zoo . . . aviary wire makes it a nightmare. This was people rehabilitating injured animals for re-release to the wild and were shot outdoors and out of cages!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 3/8/2007
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Excellent shot of a beautiful bird Doyle, 7++++ from me, beautiful bg, congrats on the award.
All the best,
Joe
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Roberto Tinaglia
{K:74} 3/8/2007
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"Fantastica" Adoro i falchi ma non ne ho mai visto uno così bello, complimenti!!!!
Grazie per il tuo commento e il tuo consiglio.
Saluti,Roberto.
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H L
{K:11377} 3/8/2007
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It looks friendly...did you shot @ the zoo!
Good capture, cograts for the award!
Harry
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thanks very much Mary!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thank you Dear Nessa!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thanks very much Robin . . . :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Thanks very much ng.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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OMG!! "Fist" photos and promos . . . you guys are killing me here!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Legal Disclaimer: The proceeding opinion was given in a metaphorical sense and in no way limits liability of any person who actually does partake in any killing of aforementioned comment author.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Oh Yeah RINA! PERFECT! That Mother mother comment really cleared everything up! . . . Heheheheee!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/8/2007
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Rina:
(1) - Yes, we're seriously demented! Well . . . in a joky kinda seriousness-ocity!
(B) - I DO have an idea how hard it is to decipher . . . I'm still trying to figure out the comments myself (even my own).
(3) - There IS a conversation . . . I think . . .somewhere in here . . . possibly even with each other but don't quote me on that!
and (D) - UFOs . . . hmmmmm . . . that stirs up some old memories!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 3/8/2007
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Marvellous to see such details so closely and an amazing eye- many congrats Doyle!
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 3/8/2007
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Doyle your bird picture are stunning the clarity ..colour and presentation superb ..congrats again on your well deserved award..nessa 7+++++++++++++++
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Robin W
{K:16308} 3/8/2007
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No honorary 7 this time...rating calculations be damned!
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Robin W
{K:16308} 3/8/2007
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My, my, my...racking and stacking awards...congratulations Doyle!
Take care...Robin
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 3/8/2007
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Man, I always miss out on the cool promotions. Never tried to take a "fist" photo before. Are you sure it was legal?
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/8/2007
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Doyle my good man I would never call you old! after all I will be where you are now shortly LOL.
I do like your usage of MD Slang to communicate with the younger generation, But who is teaching who.. There is no threat of imminent danger with Bucky McMacho around, I think you could stroll though south central with camera in hand and not be touched, but only seen as an OG :Original Gangster" As GG is able to do being a Gangster Girl LOL..
The thing about Ebonics Is there is no real dictionary, It is more or less a holding place for new slang until society decides wheather or not it goes into websters or the trash...
Flower child concepts only make sense after 2 hits of window pane, and true gangster rap which i actually rarly if ever listen to does make sense to those that have lived what they speak.. You know Ghetto Fabulous and all that, Trust the kid from the ghetto LOL..
And last but not least, Gayle should always be addressed as gangster girl, and Rina as warrior Princess, The other slave names rarly get there attention, though hippy chic and cookie seem to be acceptable but only when conversing with each other??
Now that I realize I have no idea what I just said... Peace out.
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Engy Farahat
{K:11591} 3/8/2007
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Wow!! fabulous capture Doyle. congratulations...
It's very sharp & clear. and excellent DOF.
I like it.. :)
best regards,
ng..
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 3/8/2007
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Doyle said> "Gayle's on another page from you Marcus . . . something entirely OFF the site . . . so go ahead and write it off to flashbacks or whatever . . . just don't take it personal."
LOL...WTF is THAT about????????
what other page from you,Marcus?????
you guys be tossing back some thunderbird or sumptin'...LOL...
*send reply in mail to spare the masses,please and thx...
you be sooooo funny,Marcus with that double your pleasure double your fun com...LMAO
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/8/2007
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Well Rina was wondering when you were going to show up LOL..
5kg for every upload hummmmmm, Kinda reminds me of the UF become a donor and get a courtesy award on your fist photo LOL. Opps that promotion has expired, I think next is donate double and become a mod ..................
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 3/8/2007
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Mother! Mother! Are you there mother?! What are we having for tea tonight mother? Pins? ... ohhhh it's so dark in here....
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 3/8/2007
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Look, you lot are all seriously demented. Either that, or Usefilm is passing out the wacky weed now. 5kg with every upload maybe???? You have no idea how hard it is to decipher what the heck is being said here! Are you guys actually even having a conversation?????
But seriously (and I'm being deadly serious, ok?), if you want to know who is really passing out the 1s, then the standard answer will always be: "Long live UFOs!"...
Sweet jimminy jeepers...
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Marcus.
You calling me old . . . uhhhh . . . YO?
(note my impressive use of modern day slang to enable me to facilitate my communications with people from a younger perspective, tempered of course with the Macho always present veiled threat of imminent danger that reinforces the image of me as Capt. Buck Bucky McMacho.)
Woodstock was before my time too. I think. Perhaps the senility IS kicking in . . . but it IS tempered with Wisdom. See, I know "It's all good" isn't Ebonics, Flower child concepts aren't nonsense and there is no such thing as "to the point" Gangsta Rap"!!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/7/2007
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Gayle's on another page from you Marcus . . . something entirely OFF the site just don't take it personal.
I Think you could have left that comment as such... "Gayle's on another page from you Marcus.. something entirely OFF PERIOD" LOL..
OHHHHH No, The Gerital Generation ganging up on me.... Were you at Woodstock also?
Drug induced words of wisdom coming from a thought process stimulated by hallucinogens written in a way that no one under 40 could ever understand are never taken personally...
That post about being a Judge and working for Nasa was actually intended for G and her later post that somehow landed between her flower child nonsense and my to the point gangster rap...
Sorry If I confused you senility is a terrible thing..
Ok enough joking around G is a great person adn friend, and you are well respected in my book! "This is just how we roll".. you can probably look that up in the same Ebonics book where you found "Its all good" LOL
Peace and love to everyone......
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Thanks Pan!!! Haven't heard from you in ages! I'll have to pop over and see what you've been up to! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Thanks very much Elisa!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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pan g.
{K:16899} 3/7/2007
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Well deserved the award, excellent pic!
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NN
{K:26787} 3/7/2007
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WOW ... such outstanding clarity!!! A well deserved DOD, dear DDC; congrats!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Thanks Ave!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Gayle's on another page from you Marcus . . . something entirely OFF the site . . . so go ahead and write it off to flashbacks or whatever . . . just don't take it personal. UF would certainly not want a judge with mediocre credentials like mine but thanks for the sentiment. NASA . . . however . . . hmmmmmm! LoL!
It's all good my friend!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Gayle:
NOBODY thought there was a 1 here (I hope) . . . just Marcus insinuating you might say that about 7s and give one one (does he know you or what?)!!!
And your amazing skill and genius level analysis which indicated that anything OTHER than a 7 reflects poorly on the person giving it . . . well . . . I agree. LoL!!
I'm reminded on Antonio Salieri with your comment. I AM the patron Saint of mediocrity!!!! (Loved that movie, Amadeus). Of course . . . HE could at least recognize brilliance but was cursed with the inability to do brilliant work . . . he could only recognize it in others. Well I TRUMP his mediocrity . . . since I apparently cannot recognize it either!!! LoL!
Anyhoo . . . I'm off to look for something glass to photograph . . . uhhhhhh . . . a gazillion times. Goodbye mediocrity . . . FAREWELL . . . Oooooh . . . a sale at leaded glass R Us!!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Thanks Shiela!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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kksksksk .
{K:701} 3/7/2007
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Great shot Doyle,good sharpness and colors!
This is really image of the day.
Regards,
-ave-
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/7/2007
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No Offense to Doyle and sorry for Gs lack of a sense of humor tonight. I Honestly think you are the nature judge that UF is lacking, and the mathematician NASA has been searching for.......
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/7/2007
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There once was a poet called Gayle, talked so much she turned pale..
A ex-hippy chick that thinks she is slick, but her words (NO) They don't click...
Stick to your abstracts and give up the wise cracks, they make sense to no one
but you.... The 60s are over and Karma went too, so If they are going to hit someone
Its going to be you! peace love sex drugs and rock N roll babe........ LOL
I kept this clean as my parents taught me to be nice to my elders Joking
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 3/7/2007
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CONGRATS FOR WELL DESERVED RECOGNITION! (can i call em' or what!)
BTW,to whom it concerns,i wasn't assuming, or declaring that you must have rec'd a low-ball 1 with my first com,i was simply implying that you deserved all 7's..."some people" can't do the math cause a rating of "1" would not give you a current 6.75...heehheee
oh yeah, a bit above "mediocre",eh? quite a bit above!...yeah,i be baaaaaad  ;) :)
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Sheila Carson
{K:5924} 3/7/2007
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So beautiful Doyle! Congratulations on DOD! Well deserved my friend!
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 3/7/2007
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Marcus> There once was a guy who shot birds...who thought he was clever with words...perhaps too many birds hit his head...it would surely explain what he said...remember KARMA and keep talkin' smack...but don't boo hoo to me when it hits your back!....ba da bing bing!
(sheesh...rollin' eyes after taking a bow)
peace gurl outta here...bahahahahaaaaa ;>
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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BWAHAHAHAHAAhahahaa . . . Oh HER acid flashbacks! Groovy. Here all this time I thought we were talking about mine! And I check MY car battery regularly so couldn't grip why it would 'flashback'!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/7/2007
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I think hippy chic did, she always says things like who could anyone not give this a 7, then give you a 1, you know acid flashbacks and all that LOL..
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Ahhhhh . . . who knows WHO gave it the ubiquitous '1'?? I blame it on the 60s, communism and President Clinton (he takes the fall for everything else so why not)??? LoL!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/7/2007
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And how would you know Hippy Gangster Chic LOL I gave it a 1. Just kidding Doyle
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Laphael:
Same thanks back at you! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/7/2007
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Riny:
Oh dank u heel veel mijn vriend! Ik begrijp welke "verdiend" middelen hoewel niet.
Groetjes,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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laphael wang
{K:2318} 3/6/2007
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Favorite,the same comment as last one,
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 3/6/2007
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No more talk's needed.
Im a bit late to comment on your shot,sorry for that.
But yes, very well done. Van hartelijk gefeliciteerd met je award,je heb het verdiend..:) :) :) :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Thanks for the nice comment Kelly . . . I appreciate it very much!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Thank you Ace, my brother!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Anything to help Hesham . . . and thanks for the comment!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Thanks very much Jan . . . and I couldn't agree more!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Thanks very much for the kind comment Ann!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Thanks very much Pablo!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Gayle:
Amazingly brilliant analysis. Uhhhhh . . . and it got recognition! Shocking, eh? I'm off to print it and hang it!!! Love what these guys are doing for the birds! And thanks so much for the comment . . . it means more than any award!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/6/2007
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Oh quite right . . . though the talons are their weapon of choice . . . they're not biters but the talons are razor sharp! You know I have a little bit of knowledge about birds! It comes from the amazons biting me now and then (they don't use the talons)! So far I've been lucky and still have all ten of my fingers though! :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Kelly Duntley
{K:13889} 3/6/2007
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This is absolutley wonderful. Wow, the details are awsome. A richley deserved award for you Doyle!!! Perfect
Kelly
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Ace Star
{K:21040} 3/5/2007
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beautiful shot brother! so lovely flacon .... nice tones and colors :)
excellent work
good luck
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Hesham Abouzekry
{K:15927} 3/5/2007
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more of wonderful portrait.
thanx for useful data.
H.A
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/5/2007
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Amazing detail and color. Razor sharp, perfect exposure and enjoyable to view. I think what is so impressive is how majestic and imperious he looks.
--Jan
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Ann Van Breemen
{K:13399} 3/5/2007
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Superb Doyle. Fantastic details and exposure. Love it. Cheers, Ann.
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 3/4/2007
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Great details and light,the eye is marvelous.
Well done my friend.
Pablo
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 3/4/2007
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how anyone can rate this lower than a 7 is beyond my comprehension...deserves recognition for excellent techs and beauty ...love the colors in that shallow dof BG!...clarity is spot on and my o'my what a gorgeous bird!...print it,hang it!:) ;) :)
peace,gayle
*glad to read about the rehab efforts which are also conducted in my state...i need to find out where exactly so i can get at least one shot close to this one day
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 3/4/2007
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Great bird- amazing clarity and tones and DOF. Using that lens I guess you weren´t in danger of getting a finger biten off:-0
Take care
Annemette
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 3/4/2007
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You're welcome, Doyle!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Thanks Shirley!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 3/4/2007
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Incredibly beautiful detail...especially love the eye, Doyle!:)
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So Cal Photograhper
{K:18529} 3/4/2007
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I knew about Whale Day, but I've been sick the last 2 weeks and though being out by the cliffs was not in my best interest.
I'm sad to have missed it, maybe next year.
Congratulations on the great photos. I'm so JEALOUS!
Lisa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Thanks Nacho!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Lisa . . . this was the same deal as the redtail but with a different (and female) handler. MUCH more skittish but she let me get close for the shot. The BG are people at a distance. This one had an injured wing and was not quite ready to return to the wild . . . yet. Apparently you missed whale day? I HAD to go . . . they let us into the light house (all the way to the top) and I met two of the three people who live there! VERY cool!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 3/4/2007
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perfect. 7++++++++++++++++++++++
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So Cal Photograhper
{K:18529} 3/4/2007
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WOW! I thought the Redtail Hawk wsa an awesome photo, this one is amazing.
Excellent sharp focus, DOF perfect and the light in the Falcon's eye really brings this one to life.
Where abouts in P.V. are these guys? You're so lucky to be at the right place at the right time.
7+++++++++++++!
Lisa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Marcus . . . Thanks ever so much. Appreciate the comment AND the info. Fastest on earth? Wow. I find these birds very photogenic and the sleek lines and regal bearing is probably why. This shot I had purposely cut the DOF a tad due to the BG being so distracting. The lady was rehabilitating him from an injury for re-release and permitted me to get a bit closer . . . but you can imagine he drew a crowd of observers (luckily standing far enough back) and the thought of them in my shot was . . . well . . . ugh! The red tailed hawk (whose feet are in a comment shot below this picture) was handled by another man for rehab after it was found with paint on his tail. It recovered wonderfully and was due for release. Beautiful birds . . . and these guys were doing great work!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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fokstrot .
{K:6560} 3/4/2007
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Ohhh wow! I love it much! Fantastic portrait and great details on a pic. It's so wonderful bird. Lucky you :)
regards
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/4/2007
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wow this is beautiful, I love the nice lighting perfect exposure and detail, the reflection in the eye is amazing, I love the flattering background, You really made the best of of this photo OP!!!! this is not only the fastest bird of prey but the fastest animal on earth! I have had several encounter with peregrines, and did post a couple in flight but most only saw it as just another bird as you really have to know raptors to apprciate what this falcon can do! I have found that the kestrel was my the most difficult capture but the peregrine was the most satisfying as I had waited so long to get a flight shot and you know I love flight shots, even though It was a juv...
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1144444
Im sure you have seen this but until i get one in prey this will remain my best effort of many many shots...
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Alicia:
Gracias mi amiga. ¡Gracias tanto!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 3/4/2007
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Wowwwwwww... estupendoretrato!!!
Qué mirada penetrante,
Texturas, colores, detalles magníficos!
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/4/2007
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you are very welcome and those images are realy the big treasure Doyle !!! :)
Hugs, Srna
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Ok, you know I meant Falcon(ner), right? DRAT not being able to edit comments! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Too FUNNY . . . I just commented on yours too! Mine was easier, my friend . . . hand held by a licensed falcon for rehabilitation. YOURS was in the wild!!! Apples and oranges!! And I do like yours too!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robert Kilgore
{K:2218} 3/4/2007
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This is not fair. I just uploaded my photo of a Bald Eagle landing in a tree in my hometown of Newburyport, MA and now it is almost next to yours in photos entered. Everyone will love yours as I do. This is not fair. Good shot.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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Thanks again to you Dearest Srna! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/4/2007
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And thanks again to you my friend. Unlike the South American Amazons in my business . . . these guys aren't bite risks. The business end of these guys are the razor sharp talons!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 3/4/2007
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I totaly agree with dear Leo !! :)
Congratulations !!!
7 +++ again !!! :)
Hugs, Srna
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:67696} 3/4/2007
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Again Doyle: EXCELLENT!!!
We almost can see you in the eyes...
Congratulations my dear,
Leo
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