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Yamil Saenz
{K:12434} 11/14/2006
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Great capture Dave,
I recently saw a Merlin very similar to yours but I could not get a nice shot.
In February of this year I went shoting with Marcus and he spotted this guy:
http://www.usefilm.com/image/1048405.html
Initially we got it confused by a Peregrine Falcon, but them we realized it was a Merlin
They are very rare in these latitudes.
Take care my friend and keep them coming.
Yamil
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 10/30/2006
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Good capture and the talons make for a great (respectful) accent! Nicely done!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Dave Slaugenhoup
{K:827} 9/3/2006
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amazing, amazing photo! Almost a "once-in-a-lifetime" type shot! I hope you have this on a wall somewhere! Keep up the nice work, Dave
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Dave Holland
{K:13074} 9/2/2006
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Thanks, Markus. I initially thought these were kestrils, but in retrospect their powerful flight cadence and belligerant attitude says Merlin all the way. The closest comparison in these parts is the Prairie falcon, but the lack of dark axillaries and the urban residence points to the Merlin ID. Cheers.
Dave
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 9/1/2006
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wow, I missed this kestrel shot
Dave, the lighting colors and detail are all top notch! I love the talons down look! excellent.
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Maurizio Ubaldini
{K:1350} 7/26/2006
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Wow!!! Dave great capture...fantastic...compliments
Ciao
Maurizio
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Dave Holland
{K:13074} 7/24/2006
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Thankyou guys, especially the comment about Yamil and Marcus. Those guys are incredibly talented.
The Prairie Merlin has really long fingers, allowing it to more easily grasp and kill prey on the wing without necessarily having to take the risk of landing or killing with it's beak. They have moved into urban territories of late, easily living among humans. I like the thought of life and death struggles happening on our city streets, though song-bird lovers have different views. Bird feeders and bird baths become merlin feeders.
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Ian Miller
{K:9190} 7/24/2006
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DUCK! Phew, that was close, well, I AM 2m tall lol. Ty for your comments. Yes, when I am creating my work, all of these thoughts come to mind,and I think they add strength to the imges, not that they need it.
Ian
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Edward Ghoti
{K:5514} 7/24/2006
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Great shot Dave.
I always like a raptor shot, like Yamil and Marcus often post.
All the best,
Ed
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 7/23/2006
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Excellent wildlife capture….nice detail & color...great mid-air stop
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Joe Ciccone
{K:3684} 7/23/2006
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wow, excellent capture..not easy to do...cheers
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 7/23/2006
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Wonderful inflight capture, Dave! Well done!
Dave.
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