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• thistle (9282)
• [2005-01-30 13:09]

Great shot!
First of all amazing situation. We don't see many photos like this on TN.
Great pose of the Hornbill. Great composition and POV.
I really like it.
Well done!!!

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• willie (2083)
• [2005-01-30 13:14]

At the top of the pile Gerhard. Absolutely stunning.
great work

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• PDP (11769)
• [2005-01-30 13:20]

Ouch! I've said it before and I'll day it again; these birds is ugly but I also see they are ugly in soul too. Seriously, it's a great capture Gerhard, very well seen and I love shots like this that show the animal 'living'. Very good.

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• ellis49 (2254)
• [2005-01-30 14:14]

Great shot Gerhard, you catch a real moment of nature.
Very good sharpness, composition and note.
Great work

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• Callie (7555)
• [2005-01-30 14:20]

Dis goed as jy so 'n bietjie groen is, ek moes al baie mugshots van jou swaar afsluk, EN nog 'n tiek maak vir nog 'n wishlist foto.
En nou het ek jou nota gelees, en is alweer groen dat jy dit gesien het - Pietta sê woedend!
Pragtige foto. maar wat jy gesien het is nog beter! Baie ggoed gedoen. Ek is so af van my trollie dat ek alles Afr skryf!

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• puffy (1351)
• [2005-01-30 15:08]

HI Gerhard, good capture, sharp detail.. I agree with thistle, not many photos like this on TN.
When I first saw it, "yurk" is my first word, but after looking at the photo with "photographer" mood, this photo is very nicely taken, it is not only you have capture a photo, but also capture a real life cycle, living and dead. Well done, Gerhard. Thanks for sharing.

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• elroyie (6439)
• [2005-01-30 15:29]

Yami :)

Great picture with very good timing, Excellent quality.

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• miqra (151)
• [2005-01-30 15:30]

This shot is perfection personified, the work of an artist, detail and colors flow perfectly with the rest of the composition, well done!

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• liquidsunshine (5437)
• [2005-01-30 15:51]

Excellent shot Gerhard,
The sharpness and details are amazing.
Great notes. I'm looking forward to seeing part 2.
Thanks for posting

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• pompey (2774)
• [2005-01-30 15:53]

Great shot Gerhard, pin sharp image with great texture.
He really stands out against the background.
Good note also.
Well captured!

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• svdiesen (204)
• [2005-01-30 16:32]

I thought them hornbills to be quite funny birds. Seems that this one aquired a bloody taste though...
The picture itself is outstanding - the theme very interesting... you sould get 4 point for this one !

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• JeanMichel (2864)
• [2005-01-30 16:48]

Composed by Cat Stevens, but I love Rod Stewart's cover :-) Added to the related theme. Very good title for this cruel shot, and wonderful close up of the hornbill. I like very much the fact that your DOF just covers the predator, leaving the victim a bit oof. Splendid sharpness on feathers, revealing their beautiful texture and color. Great shot, Gerhard.

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• livios (16942)
• [2005-01-30 16:48]

Gerhard, another brilliant work of yours with a great title - I enjoy this song.

Excellent sharpness, POV, DOF and background. The expression in the eye of the bird is amazing.

Dramatic and strong picture.

Congratulations.

Lívio

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• scottevers7 (12309)
• [2005-01-30 16:53]

Great capture. It is nature taking its course. Well composed, with great color and detail.

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• CaptiveLight (969)
• [2005-01-30 17:46]

A moment in time perfectly captured...an excellent photo.

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• Signal-Womb (11094)
• [2005-01-30 17:46]

Not only is the quality of this shot excellent but you have caught a great moment here. This is just brilliant. Well done.

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• rlortie (2058)
• [2005-01-30 22:01]

What an action shot Gerhard. I like it. Good DOF and POV. Unusual on TN and very interesting. Looking forward for more of this series.
TFS

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• azulu (374)
• [2005-01-30 22:02]

Very nice composition Gerhard. Great moment. Colours and sharpness are excellent. POV too. Very interesting shot.

Congratulations

Alexandre

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• jossim (12636)
• [2005-01-30 22:55]

Super ! Je n'ai encore plus rien à rajouter. Fantastique fhoto et FÉLICITATIONS !

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• radz (436)
• [2005-01-30 22:58]

What a catch,got nice moment to capture.Fantastic shot.

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• Nico (1321)
• [2005-01-31 1:12]

Excellent! Good POV and detail. Somehow you also managed to get a devilish look in the eye... Nice work!

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• cafecrem (9248)
• [2005-01-31 3:42]

It looks like a cruel. savage murder :-(((
Brrrr, I'm affraid of him.
But... picture very well done.

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• elizemeijer (2009)
• [2005-01-31 4:24]

Die details is fantasties, die scene is yuck.. :) It is a beautiful photo, details are amazing.. Well done !!!

Groetnis
Elize

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• red45 (31094)
• [2005-01-31 4:48]

Looks Jurrasick :-) Or maybe sick for someone :-) Great action photo. Death is sad in all forms but if one bird didn't kill, die itself. Superb quality.

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• netfalls (0)
• [2005-01-31 7:51]

Pose, sharpness and POV are perfect. focus is not exactly on the eye but it doesn't disturb.
Well done.
TFS.

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• japie (5187)
• [2005-01-31 9:48]

Hierdie is ongelooflik, en soos ek gisteraand vir jou gesê het, ek dink hierdie is jou beste skoot nog!

The sharpness and composition is superb! This is a great moment, caught incredibly well.

Groetnis

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• mogens-j (20)
• [2005-01-31 11:31]

Very interesting capture Gerhard - fascinating to see a capture of the every-day life, even when it gets rough. Details are great and the soft colours works great here. Great composition/cropping.

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• carper (8439)
• [2005-01-31 12:58]

He thats Callies Birdy,
Very good capture you made here, I did not know that the hornbills are meat eaters, very good composing shot with an exelent dof, very good job Gerhardt.

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• europhoto (762)
• [2005-01-31 16:32]

Great light and composition here, congratulations Gerhard! Colors are also amazingly natural. thanks.

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• extramundi (13178)
• [2005-02-01 13:10]

All depends on the food available... I have seen seagulls predating doves here. Very, very good shot, very nice DOF and composition.

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• sandpiper2 (16757)
• [2005-02-01 19:03]

Gerhard, you have captured an impressive moment in time. POV and composition are ecxcellent. Note is great. Sharpness and detail is unbelievable.
I think this is your best shot so far.

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• Luc (14767)
• [2005-02-01 19:21]

A real Trek Nature capture, Gerhard.
Congratulations.
Thanks

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• edji (426)
• [2005-02-02 9:25]

Very great shot. That bird seems to be very angry.... and hungry.

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• deud (2540)
• [2005-02-03 2:59]
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amazing shot! i see the focal length is only 160! this bird is not scared? you are so near from her!

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• touristdidi (2490)
• [2005-02-11 9:21]

The big guy looks vicious........ poor baby, but I eat meat too, so what can I say?

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• Comandante (1408)
• [2005-03-05 9:26]

Hi
İts very very angry bird
Thats a wild live
Great picture
Excellent POV, DOF
Great composition

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• fthsm (3689)
• [2006-09-26 17:59]

Very lucky for you but also tragic composition. Excellent photograph.