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Hostile take-over
Published: 2013-01-10 20:35:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 16525; Favourites: 1710; Downloads: 0
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We were shooting the thousands of doves at the Cubitje Quap waterhole in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, when this lanner falcon struck gold by catching one. I was busy shooting the lanner ripping the dove to peaces in seconds, when the Goshawk suddenly appeared in my viewfinder... Yip, the downside of fixed focals (not that I would have had the chance to adjust a zoom...)You can read more about how this image was captured on MY BLOG
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Your work has been featured here 
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Thanks Sarah! Just trying to live out my passion!
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And you are doing it very well! Enjoy! 
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Hello 
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Hello!
Congratulations! Your beautiful work has been featured in the newest journal of our group [link]
Please 
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Thanks John-Peter! Appreciate!
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Thanks Aljoscha!
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What an absolutely stunning capture. I don't think the goshawk being out of focus is detremental to the piece at all. I think it gives that punch of surprise! Really great moment and the focus is splendid on the lanner falcon and the feathers going everywhere give it that sense of movement. Great capture!
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Thanks Julia! Appreciate the feedback!
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This great work has been featured here:Animals, Plants and Nature Spotlight Vol. 17 [link]
Looking forward to seeing more art from you at #devPREMIUM ! [link]
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What perfect timing. All the colors work together brilliantly. A beautiful composition and fascinating moment to capture.
Congrats on the DD.
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Thanks for the feedback Tamara!
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Excellent work......would like to add it to one of my groups
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Thanks! You are more than welcome!
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Ha-ha... sorry Julie!
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Saw your blog post via BirdChick. Awesome shot and loved all the other photos telling the story of how you got this shot as well. Just amazing.
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Thanks for the feedback Lisa!
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Thanks Richard!
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It's my pleasure!
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you know I love this
big congrats on the DA and getting this requires not only luck, but immense skill too...
I hope you will enter it into the BBC WPOTY!
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Thanks Morkel! Always value your input! Will see what I can do about the WPOTY...
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cool....
question: waar kry jy die cool smileys? ek kry nie ander smileys op DA gemaak as die volgende nie:
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Eerste keer wat ek dit gebruik het... Onder link die comment box is 'n link "Emoticons" - het daar gekliek en dan is daar honderde... 
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okay sal dit uitcheck...
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"links onder" die comment box...
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Epic shot you captured here! Bravo! Gratz on very well deserved DD.
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Thanks for the overwhelming positive response everyone! It is really appreciated and awesome to share the experience with you all!
Also a big thanks to LadyMuffinArt and IsacGoulart for the Daily Deviation selection!
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Rudi, this is brilliant man! Props at shifting your focus on the camera so quickly, cause this must have been a split second thing. I mean, had the focus still been on the other bird, the photo wouldn't have had nearly the same striking and amazing effect it had. With shots like these, there is a certain amount of luck, but that is limited to what is happening in front of the lens. Lucky was you having the opportunity, but the shot is sheer brilliance and shows your ability as a photographer.
Bliksems mooi man!
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Thanks Armandt!
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Please Fave/comment on the feature and take some time to Fave/comment on the wonderful work of our other members
(hopefully they will do the same for you)
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wow~ i thought it was clutching flowers, but no...
Amazing shot, so full of action!!
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