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Copyright: Willie Miles (willie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-11-07
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Predaceous birds - Aves predadoras [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-11-15 14:54
Viewed: 4392
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 37
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
African Goshawk. (Afrikaanse sperwer ) Accipiter tachiro
Size 37-39cm
This little fellow has an injured wing and was very sceptical of the camera. It was impossible for him to remain still for more than 2 or 3 seconds making it very difficult to get a shot in.
This was about the best I could manage. The specimen was still a juvenile but has the makings of becoming a very beautiful bird when full grown.
The species is very active in the earlt morning and late afternoon.
Males are very territorial and fly very high, where they flap the wings rapidly and make a "Krit" sound every two or three seconds.
They prefer bushy valleys and and mountainess areas.
Hope you like his mean look.
marhowie, RAP, extramundi, PDP, AndyB, gazo, gerhardt, LordPotty, red45, miqra, Fisher, Callie, Lourens, Bernard has marked this note useful
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This is very nice Willie! Good clean sharp image with great details. Wonderful coloration & markings seen this close. It seems that the hawk & eagle both have that distinctive ridge over the brow that give them a stern/mean look. Nice catch light seen in the eye also. Great post!

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-11-15 15:30]

Otro ejemplo de la calidad de imagen a que nos tienes acostumbrados.
Gran POV y composicion con buenos detalles y colorido.

Another example of the quality of image to that you have to us customary.
Great POV and composition with good details and colorful.

I am everyday surprised with your subjects and compositions, I also like to fill the frame, although I try to put some background around the subject always end near and big :)))

Très beau rapace ! Les détails sont très appréciables. Bravo.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2004-11-15 17:08]

Oopps he looks a bit angry! Great shot Willie, an excellent pose you captured here. Well done.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1366 W: 32 N: 1351] (3982)
  • [2004-11-15 19:35]

An lovely capture.
Great lighting and excellent detail.
Very well done.

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  • gazo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 72 W: 0 N: 13] (91)
  • [2004-11-15 22:50]

Wow! A good shot. What an eye!!!
Congratulations!

WOW! Willie, now this is what I call improvement. Superb shot, you really know your camera. Wonderfull composition. Really I love this shot.

I like it very much.He definitely looks like he's frowning. All around,a very good post.Excellent portrait!

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2636 W: 74 N: 9091] (31094)
  • [2004-11-16 4:07]

Hungry eyes :-) It will atack in split second. Great photo!

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  • miqra Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 140 W: 3 N: 23] (151)
  • [2004-11-16 14:44]

Kwaaitjie...(smile) Excellent shot Willie, well done

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2004-11-16 14:47]

Intense capture. Well done on your work as you did not have much time. It's in my faves.

Mike

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  • Callie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1101 W: 95 N: 2610] (7555)
  • [2004-11-16 14:51]

Hulle sê goeie goed is skaars. So, I hope it is true. I see you have been busy, and improving - way to go, Willie. This is a nice, moody mugshot, showing us the character of this master woodland flier!

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-11-16 23:07]

Pragtig! This is a real beauty - the image is sharp and the exposure very good.

Thanks for posting

he looks ready to find or lets say hunt some food :o)
good shot, very nice coloursn good details on the feithers.well done!

Willie, this is superb!! I think it is the best shot you have posted!! Very nice work!!

Good detail and compose, your timing was great. patience and hard work paid of with a very nice shot! Wish I could learn the patience.

Willie, I like the expression upon the face of the bird.

Congrats.

Lívio

A bounce of fill in flash and one notch more in focus and this wouldve been perfect! I really like your portraiture, you have patience and eye for great portraiture of animals but camera needs to be a bit more tamed (I am one of those annoying judges that reminds you to never enjoy your art but continuosly search for perfection) Only because of your potential !

Nice crisp shot. I worked with goshawks (Accipiter nisus)in Germany, but long before I owned a camera. Your photo brings back some nice memories...thanks.
Michael

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