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    went flying birds of prey today, taking pictures was a lot harder than i expected, they are so fast and change direction so quick, anyway heres a few
























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    It has a hard genre, bird flight.

    I think the best for me is the hawk about to land on the gatepost. That's wonderfully well timed.


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    i like the 3rd and 8th photos the best out of the bunch
    not an easy thing to photograph in the air

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    all good .but the hawk landing on the post stands out,maybe edit out the harness from the feet

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    Default Re: birds of prey

    hey pete where did you go to fly them and was it an organised event?

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    good work , i agree i recently tried to do this and was so hard following the begger round and waiting and then it would move so well done
    none needed

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    good effort - the gate post one is my fav as well

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    hey pete where did you go to fly them and was it an organised event?
    i have been on organised events but these birds are a freind of mine, will be going again shortly, hope to get a few better ones

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    Great shots mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by WRATH OF BOD View Post
    all good .but the hawk landing on the post stands out,maybe edit out the harness from the feet
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    Stunning animals, and stunning shots.

    I particularly liked the penultimate photo

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